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01/04/2021
Italy did it, Spain did it and it looks like the rest of the EU states may well do it, but Costco have stopped doing it. Find out what in this latest podcast from The Recycler podcast, David Connett and Peter Mayhew, talk sanguinely about the imaging market.
Italy did it, as in they have mandated a minimum reuse in tenders. Spain did it, as in connected cartridge imports to WEEE registration to ensure they collect all the relevant taxes and duties. Maybe the rest of the EU states may well do it as well, but Costco have stopped doing it. Listen in to our latest episode of The Recycler podcast as we take a look at the market news and what that might mean for the office imaging sector.
Hosted by The Recycler’s former Editor David Connett, he is joined by resident guest Lightwords Director Peter Mayhew, for a very revealing chat about…
Podcast #10 is available to listen and download directly here.
More than just trends new legislation on the movement of plastics both inside and external to the European Union could impact on the market. Listen in to hear what the panel has to say on the new regulations as well as some of the new trends in bio-based plastics.
We are trying hard to keep HP out of the news, so we didn’t discuss their €10 million fine by the Italian authorities, or the fact that that HP loses money on 25% of customers. But we did sort of mention it…
Is Canon having a change of heart? Recently they have been reaching out to publicise the 3200 US patents they registered last year. And to make everyone feel better they are giving advice on how to make your business more circular. One aspect they cover is how to preserve and extend what’s already been made. Perhaps that might include cartridges? Have a listen and find out.
Oh and then there is the “shot ourselves in the foot” tale of the software update. …
The good news is there is no Brexit in this episode, (hurray you say), but just a few weeks in the challenges and extra costs are starting to emerge. Whichever side of the channel you sit, share with us your Brexit nightmares in an upcoming podcast.
Podcast #10 is available to listen and download directly here, each episode reveals the secrets, stories and fascinating insights behind the latest news. If you missed our previous episodes, then you’re in for a treat, because you can listen here.
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