The 12th Canon x McDull Inter-school Ink Cartridge Recycling Award Presentation Ceremony
HONG KONG - Media OutReach - July 12, 2023 - Canon Hongkong Company Limited (Canon Hong Kong) hosted the 12th Canon x McDull Inter-school Ink Cartridge Recycling Award Presentation Ceremony on July 8, 2023. The event took place at the Canon Business Experience Center and focused on promoting environmental consciousness with the theme of "Green Recycling Day." More than 100 students and teachers from 10 different schools attended the ceremony, where they had the opportunity to engage in various eco-friendly activities and workshops.
In the last couple of years, the pandemic has caused disruptions to school schedules and posed challenges to recycling initiatives. To tackle this problem, Canon Hong Kong has combined the quantities of ink cartridges recycled during the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 academic years and has identified the top ten schools. By December 2022, a total of 252,000 ink cartridges had been collected, and the materials from these cartridges were being recycled into raw materials for other products. During the ceremony, Mr. Kazuhiro Ozawa, President & CEO of Canon Hong Kong, expressed his appreciation to the winning schools for their commitment to promoting environmental recycling efforts. He commended them for setting a positive example and actively encouraging student participation. These schools were acknowledged for collecting the highest number of ink cartridges and achieving the highest recycling rate per person. In his speech, Mr. Ozawa emphasized the importance of environmental protection for the younger generation and encouraged all students to make recycling a part of their daily routine, thereby giving new life to all used materials.
Following the ceremony, the students and teachers had the opportunity to participate in various eco-friendly activities. One of these activities was the Banner Upcycling Workshop, organized by Canon Hong Kong's partner, "The Green Earth". During this workshop, old banners were transformed into useful crafts like Octopus cardholders or name card holders. Volunteers from The Green Earth also spoke about the landfill issues in Hong Kong, aiming to raise awareness among the students about the importance of recycling materials. Another workshop, called the Canon Creative Park Workshop, allowed students to create 3D paper crafts. Baguio iRecycle Limited also had a booth where students could play an educational game to learn about the different types of plastic and the proper methods of recycling them. Additionally, there was a photo shoot and printing service available, featuring the program ambassador, McDull Mascot, which was the highlight of the event.
Canon Hong Kong is committed to promoting a sustainable product lifecycle in accordance with our corporate values. Since 2009, we have implemented the "Ink Cartridge Recycling Program" as part of our efforts. To further extend our impact, we introduced the "Canon x McDull Inter-school Ink Cartridge Recycling Competition" in 2011 specifically for primary and secondary schools. In order to raise awareness about the importance of green recycling, we have organized over 200 "Environmental Seminars" for participating schools, reaching a staggering 66,000 students. Join us in prioritizing the environment and promoting sustainability by participating in #Canon #CanonHK #CanonHongKong #McDull #Ink #InkRecycle #Recycle #InkCollection #Green #Environmental #Conservation #Protection.
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Canon Inc., a company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and New York Stock Exchange, was established in Japan in 1937. Its original name was Precision Optical Instruments Laboratory and it created the first 35 mm focal-plane-shutter camera called "Kwanon" in 1934. Since then, Canon Inc. has expanded its business into the photocopying and printing industries. In 1970, they introduced Japan's first plain-paper copier called NP-1100, and in 1985, they launched the world's first inkjet printer named BJ-80. Over the years, Canon Inc. has gained extensive expertise in manufacturing and developing digital imaging products. They are known for their innovation and hold the most technology patents in the imaging industry. Additionally, Canon Inc. actively promotes photography and its advancements. Today, they are a prominent player in the global market, with a strong presence in the imaging, office, and industrial product categories. As of December 31, 2022, Canon Inc. recorded a global revenue of $30.31 billion.
Canon Hongkong Co., Ltd. (Canon Hong Kong) was founded in 1971 as one of the first Canon offices in Asia. It serves as a provider of comprehensive imaging solutions, offering pre-sales, marketing, and after-sales services for all Canon products and solutions in Hong Kong and Macau. In 2018, Canon Hong Kong established its subsidiary, Canon Business Solutions (Guangdong) Co., Ltd., to provide intelligent business solutions and professional services to the Greater Bay Area. Canon Hong Kong is guided by Canon's corporate philosophy of "Kyosei," which promotes social, charitable, and environmental activities for the benefit of the community. The company has implemented internationally recognized management systems and holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 27001 (Canon Digital Production Center) certifications.
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