PROTECTORS OF THE EARTH
As an environmentally responsible corporate citizen, Brother's
printing
solutions are all friends of the earth. Brother is the first and only
printer
manufacturer to achieve the coveted TCO standard-the toughest
environmental
standard in the world-since 2002. This is a globally recognised
benchmark for
excellence in ecology, energy, emissions and ergonomics.
The Brother Group in Japan established the 5R concept, which lays the
foundation and sets the guidelines for active participation in global
efforts.
As a member of the Brother Group, Brother International Singapore is
also guided
by these environmental policies, and we have adopted the 5R concept as a
basis
for our own environmental activities:
- REDUCE waste material by recycling
- REUSE products and waste material
- REFUSE to buy environmentally unfriendly products
- REFORM materials and use again
- RECYCLE rather than scrap
Our machines' eco-friendliness is determined by the RoHS (Restriction
of
Hazardous Substances) Directive. There is restricted use of certain
hazardous
substances-such as lead, mercury and calcium -in the manufacture of our
products. On top of that, our machines are labelled Energy Savers, which
means
they consume less power, and therefore contribute to our holistic
approach to
being environmentally friendly. At Brother, we provide the ideal
solutions that
exceed expectations now and into the future. We aimed to be "At Your
Side" every
step of the way.
ISO
Brother consumables are manufactured with environmentally friendly specifications. Brother worldwide is committed to ISO 9001 and ISO
14001, and
through these controls we ensure that quality and reliability are built
into
every consumable and machine we manufacture. Furthermore, everything we
manufacture is produced to worldwide health and safety standards.
ISO 14001 Accreditation
Only four Japanese and six international manufacturing facilities,
including
that of Brother's, have been accredited with the strict ISO 14001
conservation
standards for the environment.
Energy Star Approval
Our Laser Printers, Multi-Function Centres (MFCs) and Faxes comply
with the
International Energy Star Program. As a long-time Energy Star partner,
all
Brother Group companies worldwide have strong social and environmental
responsibilities to contribute to a cleaner planet.
Brother's Environmental Protection Measure
Our printers and MFCs have adopted a printing system that reduces
consumables
wastage. This printing system ensures that users no longer have to throw
away a
drum or inkjet printheads every time the toner or ink cartridge has been
depleted. Toners and ink cartridges may now be replaced separately.
Additionally, all our models have a draft print mode to reduce the
amount of
toner or ink required for standard prints.
TCO99 Accreditation
Brother is the only printer manufacturer with TCO99 certification.
TCO99 is
an exacting standard governing product safety, ergonomics, handling and
physical
design, working environment emissions, total environmental management
strategy,
manufacturing processes, ecology and the operator's manual.
Brother's Green Purchasing Policy
Brother promotes activities that are environmentally friendly. Such
practices
include purchasing products using a recommended product list, which
includes
items ranging from toilet paper to company vehicles.
Brother and Recycling for the Environment
Brother (Japan) established a recycling centre in Japan in 1998. This
centre
is capable of disassembling, separating, classifying, recovering and
then
recycling waste products. Items that are recycled include waste
plastics,
substrates and motors.
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