Lexmark intentionally focuses on sustainability
When it comes to sustainability, print is often a missed opportunity.
Lexmark devices are produced using materials derived from sustainable sources and designed to have minimal impact on the environment throughout the print lifecycle.
Lexmark has been completing product lifecycle assessments for over a decade. We are incorporating sustainable best practices in our materials, energy use, emissions, packaging and overall carbon footprint.
You can minimize costs by keeping devices in use longer and save on supplies through our digitally informed supply chain operations. Our print system was designed with long-life imaging components to save resources, reduce waste and require less maintenance, saving you money over the life of each device.
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Your sustainability partner
We have a long history of responsible, sustainable practices and the awards and certifications to back up our efforts. Lexmark is committed to becoming carbon neutral across all our operations by 2035.
Our leading MPS offering is integrated with environmentally conscious programs, and our deep industry expertise enables us to provide solutions that drive sustainability. We can also help you navigate industry-specific pressures and environmental best practices.
We can help you improve both your business and reduce environmental impact with:
- Sustainable design
- Efficient use
- Responsible reuse and recycling
Take a closer look at the Lexmark sustainability story.
Helping you achieve sustainability — from start to finish
We offer the highest number of printer models with significant PCR content in the industry.
Sustainable design
Lexmark products are designed to have minimal effects on the environment throughout the entire life, including manufacturing and distribution.
Our sustainable design features include:
- Sturdy, industrial metal frames
- Considerate material selection
- Incorporated, reclaimed post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic
- Onboard sensors to assess toner levels and service needs
- Long-life imaging system components, including high-yield Unison™ toner cartridges
- Supplies designed for reuse and recycling
- Extra memory, multi-core processing power
- Security upgrades
- Advanced energy-efficiency features and toner conservation capabilities
The Lexmark product lifecycle supports the circular economy
Design
Materials selection
Long-life components
Energy-efficient designs
Manufacturing
Common components
Recycled content, including closed-loop PCR
Distribution
Compact design
Efficient packaging designs
Regional manufacturing
Use
Automatic duplex
Energy-saving modes
High-yield cartridges
End of Life
Easy-to-use collection programs for reuse and recycling
In-house remanufacture and recycling
Materials for next generation products
At Lexmark, we’ve leveraged our own Cloud Print Management to eliminate more than 100 on-premises print servers.
Efficient use
Intentional engineering is where sustainability begins, but it continues with our services, solutions and programs that reduce paper consumption, promote efficient use and support your sustainability efforts throughout the life of the device.
Through Lexmark, you can leverage:
- Managed print services (MPS) for more efficient use that translates into smarter energy and material consumption.
- Artificial intelligence (AI) calculations for remaining supplies that eliminate early or unnecessary re-supply.
- Internet of Things (IoT) sensors to diagnose and allow for remote fix of service issues 70% of the time—an industry leading statistic.
- Cloud Print Management (CPM) that enables you to use shared computing power in the cloud, saving energy and paper use.
- Paper Saving Solutions and Industry Capture Solutions to digitize hardcopy documents and eliminate shadow copying.
- PrintReleaf, a partnership that empowers you to plant trees to offset the amount of paper you print.
- Smart Refresh, a data-based approach to determining when it’s truly time to replace your devices.
Responsible reuse and recycling
As part of our focus on the circular economy, we offer sustainable services and programs for recycling supplies and equipment.
2020 Design for Recycling® Award
This annual award recognizes manufacturers who have actively incorporated Design for Recycling® principles into their products and manufacturing processes.
Lexmark Cartridge Collection Program (LCCP), which makes it free and easy to return toner cartridges to our recycling centers.
Lexmark Evergreen, our remanufactured hardware program gives a second life to devices in select markets by refurbishing and placing them back into service.
Lexmark Equipment Collection Program (LECP), our internal recycling processes for electronic waste, including printers that have reached the end of usable life.
Not only do these efforts promote innovation and economic growth, but they help you print sustainably without compromising on quality.
Since 1991, Lexmark has been able to incorporate more than 45,000 metric tons of recycled materials into the production of laser cartridges.