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Our deep-rooted environmental philosophy has resulted in the Group not only meeting European legislation, but also exceeding it. Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)The WEEE regulations require the weight of products put onto the market to be strictly measured, and all minimum recycling requirements to be met. We ensure that no machine waste ends in landfill and product parts are reused in our refurbishment programs wherever possible. Information Security Management System (ISMS)Every machine we collect has its hard drive wiped clean to ensure data protection and compliance with the ISMS. Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Electrical and electronic equipment must not be put onto the market if they contain 6 key hazardous substances as defined in these regulations. In prioritising the health and safety of our customers and employees, Ricoh not only ensure that all of our products comply with RoHS but we have additionally banned a further 6 substances not currently covered. Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)This requires the registration and management of all chemical substances used in business. However, we have taken this a step further; creating a strict Chemical Substance Management System that extends throughout our supply chain. The Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) RegulationsCompanies must detail the extent of their recycling activities and we strictly adhere to these packaging regulations, providing evidence of our recovery and recycling achievements annually. |
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Management of the chemical substances used in our products |
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