KODAK Document Imaging Solutions Provide Environmentally Responsible Document Scanning Products and Solutions
KODAK Document Imaging Solutions provide customers with scanning solutions that reduce environmental impact. As we develop new products, we explore ways to improve recyclability, reduce weight and overall size, and eliminate the use of hazardous and potentially toxic materials while reducing operational power requirements and increasing processing capabilities and product life span. While using less energy, Kodak leads the way in product performance. KODAK Document Imaging Solutions require much less operational energy to run at the same performance levels than many competitive products claim. In some cases, up to 75% less. | 
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In many of our new scanners, we use Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that are mercury-free and require less energy to operate. Mercury-free LEDs also make our scanners more easily recycled. Additionally, our LED illumination solutions provide "instant off" and "instant on" power savings.
Blended resins are essential ingredients in the production of most electronic products but make recycling very difficult. Kodak has confronted this challenge by drastically reducing the number of types and grades of plastic resins in a single scanner. Our reduction in the number of main plastic grades (typically polystyrene (PS), polypropylene (PP), and acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)) has resulted in products that are much easier to recycle than their predecessors. |
Manufacturing with environmental considerations
As part of our effort to reduce hazardous substances and increase recyclability, Kodak uses lead-free solder, avoids painting scanner cabinetry, and in most cases has eliminated the use of batteries in our product lines. Typically, Kodak does not use batteries in products as backup power sources, and over time, all of our document imaging products will be battery free. This means fewer hazardous materials need to be removed at the time of recycling.
Whenever possible, Kodak uses smaller printed circuit boards (PCBs) that contain up to one-third fewer electronic components than other scanners on the market. This means lower power requirements for scanner operation and fewer materials requiring recycling.
Responsible reuse and recycle services
Kodak's service organization offers long-term warranties and access to critical spare parts to ensure that our imaging equipment provides excellent long-term service. When products reach the end of life, we will test for components that are still in perfect working order, then reserve them for use in our service program in order to minimize waste and ensure spare-part availability. Trade-in programs are also available, so customers aren't faced with product disposal, and the risk of improper disposal is avoided.
Our scanners are designed for easy disassembly, making them easier to recycle at product end-of-life.
Packaging reduction
The Kodak team conducts regular focus groups with our customers to refine our user documentation, so it's more efficient and effective. We strive to minimize the amount of printed materials used in this process and deliver more documentation electronically.
We also consider packaging requirements early in our development process to ensure we meet global requirements. By reducing the weight of the overall scanner product and minimizing printed documentation, Kodak saves resources and fossil fuels required for product shipping and delivery.
Beyond compliance
Restricted Materials - Kodak is implementing the same material restrictions contained in the EU RoHS Directive across its equipment product portfolio, regardless of the markets in which a product is sold.
ENERGY STAR Qualified - Many of KODAK Document Imaging Solutions are ENERGY STAR qualified and on average, run on some of the lowest electrical requirements on the market. Less consumption of operational electricity equates to power savings and cost efficiency.
ISO - Kodak is committed to meeting or exceeding the environmental, health, and safety expectations of our neighbors and the communities in the nations where we have major operations. In line with the company's corporate values, sites maintain ISO 14001 registration. This means the sites adhere to the stringent environmental management system requirements set by the International Standards Organization. Kodak's corporate HSE Management System is also registered to ISO 14001. In addition, our major scanner manufacturing facility has an OSHAS 18001certified occupational health and safety management system.
