The European Toner and Inkjet Remanufacturers Association (ETIRA) has joined MEPs in calling on the EU Commission to grant consumers a ‘right to repair’, by making repairs to printing hardware and consumables more systematic and cost-efficient.
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HP confirms the razor and blades model is changing
HP Inc’s CEO, Enrique Lores, uses the Q4 2020 results, earnings call to confirm the company continues “to evolve our print business models with our drive towards services and a rebalance of profitability between hardware and supply.”
UK Parliament committee calls out Apple and Amazon
MPs, members of the environmental audit committee say Amazon and Apple “not playing their part” in tackling electronic waste and should do more to help collect, repair and ruse technology products.
European Parliament endorses Right to Repair
The European Parliament has voted in favour of making products more durable and easier to repair and recycle, and by providing consumers with more rights and information.
‘Operation Fulfilled Action’ to stop counterfeits
The U.S. government’s National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center (IPR Center) and Amazon announced the launch of a joint operation to prevent counterfeit goods from entering the U.S. and help protect American consumers.
Canon announces more removal requests
The OEM requested removal of toner cartridges offered by NES Printer Supplies & Services from Amazon Australia, by Zulu Inks from Amazon Canada and by MWT Mehrwegtoner UG via Amazon Germany.
