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Blue Angel


The Blue Angel (Blauer Engel) is a German certification for products and services that have environmentally friendly aspects. The first and most well known eco-label worldwide, Blue Angel has been setting the standard for eco-friendly products and services selected by an independent jury in line with defined criteria since 1978. The Blue Angel is awarded to companies as a reward for their commitment to environmental protection and acts as an ecological beacon showing the consumer the way to the ecologically superior product and promoting environmentally conscious consumption.

Today, about 10,000 products and services in 80 product categories carry the Blue Angel eco-label.

 Blue Angel criteria for Office Printing devices (RAL UZ 122) consist of:

  • Minimised pollutant impact on indoor air quality
  • Low energy consumption in idle modes for enhanced climate protection
  • Low-noise operation does not interfere with users concentration
  • Uses recycled paper
  • Duplex unit for double-sided printing on high-end appliances

Lots of functions, minimum of raw materials
Whether printer, copier or multifunction device - they all have the same advantage: they can save resources. The production of office equipment requires substantial amounts of raw materials. The more parts of an appliance can be recycled the less new raw materials are needed to produce new appliances. And, finally, reducing energy consumption helps to protect our climate.

The following 2008 Canon printing devices are Blue Angel certified:

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Environmental Activities

Canon's position on REACH
Canon Group Environmental Charter
(Material) Safety Data Sheets
Energy Star
WEEE Directive
Batteries and Canon’s Environmental Goals
Blue Angel
Cartridge recycling
Toner Bottle Recycling
Copier Re-Manufacturing
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
Canon Europe Green Procurement
Sustainability Reports
Best Green Companies Award
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