FOCUS ON SUPPLIERS
A Step Closer to Your Sustainability Goals
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n December 1952 an icy cold spell settled over London. The air was still, the skies unmoving. People did what they always did and lit their coal fires to keep warm. But with no wind to carry the smoke away, the city slowly choked. The Great Smog wasn’t caused by one reckless act, but by thousands of routine ones. Harmless in isolation. Deadly in combination.
The same story repeats itself in print rooms and offices. Nobody sets out to damage the environment by clicking “Print” or ordering another box of toner. But when enough people prioritise convenience over sustainability, the result is the same: mountains of waste, energy lost, and resources drained, not through malice, but pure momentum. Schools alone produce around 250,000 tonnes of waste annually, and have perhaps not the greatest of waste management systems, leading to a high percentage of waste ending up in landfills*. The choices your school makes today can help slow this surge. And it starts with everyday decisions.
The printing world has quietly transformed, from a source of waste and toxins to a champion for sustainable solutions. While many industries continue to harm our environment with excess production and harmful chemicals, smarter printing options that help reduce waste and protect our natural resources are in demand.
RISO has evolved from this idea: that one device designed with sustainability in mind can make a difference. As 74% of consumers increasingly prioritise the environmental impact of their purchases*, RISO has stayed ahead of the curve, using 91% less energy and 96% less waste than toner devices; leading the way with eco commitments from day one.
We’ve spoken to schools up and down the country, hearing about their same issues and giving them an easy way to make a real difference: “At Harmony Trust, we’re committed to fostering a better planet for future generations. The eco-credentials of the RISO printers compared with toner devices, including zero ozone emissions, reduced energy use, and little wastage, play a vital role in helping us meet our eco-goals.” - David Taylor, Head of ICT.
Harmony Trust is one of the many trusts that reached out when their 8
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print control and workflow started to become unmanageable. As well as general reliability issues, one of their growing concerns was keeping up with their green goals, especially with government pressure to implement a climate action plan as a requirement. Although they always remained genuine about their eco needs, external providers weren’t as transparent or on the same green mission. Until they met us! Every school was provided with a free print audit to accurately access their needs and show them ways they could reduce excessive print use without disrupting their workflow. This led to a mixture of new and refurbished devices being spread across the sites and resulted in drastically reduced costs and waste.
Choosing the right partners is crucial in this journey. Sustainable providers don’t just offer products, they offer solutions that align with your values and goals. When schools work with companies committed to transparency, innovation, and genuine environmental responsibility, the ripple effect can be transformative.
Sources:
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https://plasticfreeschools.org.uk/sustainability-in-schools/#:~:text=Waste%20 management,supplies%20for%20the%20new%20year.
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https://plasticbank.com/blog/how-consumer-demand-is-fueling-the- sustainability-shift/
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July/August 2025
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