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Konica Minolta launches enhanced ‘World on Loan’ recycling programme
Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) Ltd has launched its enhanced ‘World on Loan’ consumables recycling programme. Delivered in partnership with its new recycling provider, Waterloo Business Management (WBM), the updated service offers a streamlined, zero-landfill solution for recycling genuine Konica Minolta printer consumables. As printer cartridge waste is classified as WEEE, it is illegal to dispose of it in general waste or export it without an IWS Notification. Therefore, Konica Minolta offers a fully compliant recycling solution that collects, inspects and processes used consumables for the recovery and reuse of raw materials. Designed to support sustainability goals of organisations of all sizes, the programme enables customers and partners to manage orders, request collections and access recycling documentation via a bespoke online portal. “We believe sustainability should be simple, secure and accessible,” said Ben Mills, environment manager at Konica Minolta. “This enhanced programme,
supported by our partnership with WBM, reflects our ongoing commitment to reducing environmental impact while improving the customer experience.” The new service allows orders for recycling boxes and consumable collections to be placed via the portal, email or telephone – saving time and simplifying logistics. Transparency is also enhanced, with waste transfer notes and recycling certificates available for download within 10 working days, supporting ISO14001 and EMAS compliance. Every collected item is processed using environmentally conscious methods that prioritise recycling and minimise ecological impact. No waste is sent to landfill, and materials are repurposed into high-quality polymers and other reusable resources. The programme accepts a range of genuine Konica Minolta consumables, including toner cartridges, bottles, drums and maintenance kits. Secure collection boxes are supplied free, and all recycling is handled by certified UK-based facilities operated by WBM. n
Ben Mills environment manager
konicaminolta.co.uk
Kodak Alaris and UT³ announce strategic partnership
Kodak Alaris and UT³, a Xenith company, have announced a strategic partnership that will see UT³ leverage scanners from Kodak Alaris alongside KODAK Info Input Solution intelligent document processing (IDP) software, to help organisations uncover hidden value and enhance IT investment opportunities. UT³ is launching a multi-stage AI Maturity Assessment to support customers in heavily regulated sectors including financial services, insurance, banking and legal, to effectively adopt AI. The assessment is designed to
help organisations understand what documents they already capture, where they sit on the AI maturity curve, and how to maximise the value of captured data to improve productivity, compliance and operational efficiency. Scanners and software from Kodak Alaris deliver fast, efficient image capture; OCR, forms recognition, document classification, intelligent data extraction, and workflow automation capabilities; reducing the time to convert paper-based or electronic documents into business- critical information. Info Input Solution is built around Kodak Alaris’ Open
kodakalaris.com
ut-3.co.uk
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