SHARP wins “Evergreen Award” from U.S. General Services Administration
In recognition of outstanding environmental practices and a commitment to a sustainable future, Sharp Electronics Corporation has been honored with the “Evergreen Award” from the U.S. Government’s General Services Administration, in the category of Technologies and Electronics. The Evergreen Award is granted to the government contractor that actively demonstrates the highest overall commitment to environmentally sound manufacturing and operating procedures. Sharp was one of only three companies awarded this year, as top environmentally conscientious business partners for their efforts in recycling, affirmative procurement and waste reduction.
Sharp’s copiers and printers are among the industries most energy efficient and all current models are energy star qualified. Sharp’s High-speed copier and printer products deliver energy efficiency and savings through external heat fusing technology that employs an external system to heat thin-walled steel fusing rollers. Sharp has further reduced waste by switching to reusable airbags for its packaging materials. As well, Sharp has eliminated the use of polystyrene as a packaging material for all products under 11lbs., and all service and owner’s manuals are printed on recycled paper.