EPEAT® (Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool) is a 3rd party global rating system for greener electronics. It is a resource for purchasers, manufacturers and resellers to use to identify environmentally preferable electronic devices, including Imaging Equipment. The EPEAT testing criteria are strict, comprehensive criteria for design, production, energy use and recycling that requires ongoing independent verification of manufacturer claims.
EPEAT is a resource to help you identify high-performance, environmentally preferable products. Businesses, government agencies, schools, hospitals and other institutions are using EPEAT as the environmental benchmark to help them make informed purchasing decisions. By using EPEAT standards to purchase greener electronics, you will be assuring your organization’s environmental sustainability goals and help to preserve our natural resources.
Sharp offers products that are registered with EPEAT as certified Imaging Equipment. Below are the testing criteria for EPEAT certification.
EPEAT Imaging Equipment Criteria
4.3.3.1 Notification of Hazardous Characteristics & Special Handling Needs
4.3.4.1 Preparation of End-of-Life Characterization Report
4.4.1.1 Early Failure Process
4.4.3.1 Spare Parts
4.5.1.1 ENERGYSTAR®
4.5.3.1 Standby Power Level < 1 W and Disclosure
4.5.4.1 Default Automatic Duplex Printing
4.6.1.1 Provision of Product Take-Back Service
4.6.1.2 Provision of take-back service for broader scope of products
4.7.2.1 Public Disclosure of Key Environmental Aspects
4.8.4.1 Provision of Take-Back Service for Packaging
4.9.1.1 Allow Use of General Office Paper with Renewable Content, Recycled Content, and that is Chlorine Free
4.9.2.1 Allow Use of Non-manufacturer Cartridges and Non-manufacturer Containers
4.9.3.1 Provision of Take-Back and End-of-Life Management for Cartridges and Containers
4.9.3.2 Manufacturer Recycles or Reuses Toner Collected Through its Cartridge and Container Take-back Program
4.9.3.3 Manufacturer Recycles or Reuses Plastics Collected Through its Cartridge and Container Take-back Program
4.9.4.1 Documentation that the Cartridge or Container is not Designed to Prevent Reuse and Recycling
For more information, please contact CaliseE@sharpsec.com
Sharp, within one year after the equipment is put on the market, can make available to reuse and recycling facilities information identifying the presence and location of all materials and components exhibiting hazardous characteristics or requiring special handling.
Please click here (form appears at the end of this section) to submit a request to obtain the password required to view hazardous characteristics & special handling report:
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Sharp, within one year after the equipment is put on the market, can prepare and make available to reuse and recycling facilities, and upon request to other institutions and organizations, an End-Of-Life (EOL) characterization report that provides guidance for the effective processing of materials identified in EU WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC, Annex II.
Please click here (form appears at the top of this section) to submit a request to obtain the password required to view the EOL Characterization Report:
For direct sales customers, such as government agencies, educational institutions and corporate customers; Sharp offers a Three Year Performance Guarantee.
If the Multi-functional Copier is not performing within the machine's design specifications and cannot be repaired by the Authorized Sharp Dealer and Sharp Service Technician, the Sharp National & Government Account Division will replace your equipment with a like model with comparable features at no cost. The 3-Year Performance Guarantee begins at the date of installation.
All equipment must be maintained under a full Service Maintenance Agreement with a Sharp Authorized Dealer and operated using only genuine Sharp supplies and parts. This guarantee applies to all new Multi-functional Copier equipment procured through and billed by the Sharp National & Government Account Division and is not applicable to equipment that has been damaged by accident or misuse, including improper voltage.
The warranty for all products sold through retail channels is for a period of 90-days, beginning with the date of acceptance of delivery by the ordering agency. Some components may provide a warranty of greater duration that will be indicated by the warranty information card contained within the operator guide packet delivered with the product.
Sharp will utilize only authorized and certified local dealer technical personnel to provide warranty or maintenance services. The services provided by the maintenance agreement in addition to the manufacturer’s warranty include:
Please contact your local Sharp dealer for more information. Click here to locate a dealer.
The supply of spare parts for repair of the machine is guaranteed for at least 7 years following the termination of the product.
Energy Star (energystar.gov) continues to evolve new standards for office equipment which require products to operate more efficiently and use less power. Equipment manufacturers must constantly evolve their technology to keep current with the latest certification requirements.
Sharp is pleased to announce that our current workgroup models meet the latest Energy Star Version 3.0 requirements and will proudly bear the Energy Star logo.
For complete details of our current workgroup models that meet the Energy Star Version 3.0 please visit: Sharp's Energy Star Listing
The standby power level of <1 watt occurs when the Imaging Equipment (Copier) is in the off mode.
MFP Power Consumption Chart
When using the default Sharp print driver with standard print media types and sizes, as shown in the sample print screen* below, automatic duplex printing is the default setting.
*Print screen may vary per model.
Please click on model number below for additional product information:
As part of Sharp’s Super Green Strategy, Sharp provides our customers a recycling option for Sharp Imaging Equipment which has reached its end of life.
Purchased Equipment Return Process:
SHARP RECYCLING FACILITY:
Hebron, KY Facility Sharp Recycling C/O Close the Loop, USA 2053 Meridian Place Hebron, KY 41048 859-757-1115 phone
Leased Imaging Equipment Return Process:
State E-Waste Regulations:
Additional options for local equipment recycling services can be found below by clicking on your state below. For products that qualify for State of California CA SB20/50 recycling, click on the link to find a local recycling location: CalRecycle
Similar to our provision to take-back Sharp Imaging Equipment, Sharp collects and recycles all Sharp branded consumer electronics.
The volume of consumer electronics collected via Sharp’s recycling efforts in 2020 and 2021 is represented in the chart below:
Sharp’s environmental policy includes specific actions for developing green products and devices, green procurement, saving energy, reducing waste and reusing and recycling on an ongoing, proactive basis.
Key environmental aspects are detailed below:
a) GHG emissions: Total Scope 1 and 2 annual GHG emissions using an internationally agreed upon protocol or standard approach, such as the WRI/WBCSD GHG Protocol or other internationally recognized applicable standards.
d) Management of Chemical Substances
Sharp monitors and reports the release and transfer of chemical substances covered by the Japanese PRTR*1 Act.
*1 PRTR: Pollutant Release and Transfer Register. A system that mandates the collection and dissemination of information, such as the amount of harmful chemicals discharged and transferred.
For PRTR data, please see the Sharp’s Sustainability Report.
Sharp uses numerical values to gain an overview of the burden its business activities place on the environment and uses these values to promote environmental sustainability management.
*1 TJ (terajoule) = 10^12 Joules *2 Amount of solar power generated; amount of green power certificates purchased. *3 Total weight of product shipments and waste, etc. *4 Amount recycled through closed-loop plastic material recycling technology. *5 In Japan. *6 Annual energy used and amount of CO2 emitted by products in the 13 major categories sold in fiscal 2015 (estimate). *7 Total weight of products in the 13 major categories sold in fiscal 2015 and packaging materials used (estimate).
Sharp calculates greenhouse gas emissions based on the GHG Protocol*1 and then works to limit those emissions resulting from customer use of Sharp products and Sharp's business activities including those in the supply chain. The results for fiscal 2015 are as follows.
CO2 emissions from the manufacture of materials procured for main products*2 that the Sharp Group sold in the relevant year
*2 13 product categories: LCD TVs, air conditioners, refrigerators, washing machines, air purifiers, microwave ovens, LED lights, Blu-ray Disc recorders, facsimiles, mobile phones, LCD monitors, copiers/MFPs, solar cells
*3 TVs(CRT TVs, flat-panel TVs), air conditioners, refrigerators/freezers, washing machines/dryers
Back to 4.7.2.1 Public Disclosure of Key Environmental Aspects
Sharp gathers data to gain an overview of the burden its business activities place on the environment. Measured items include the consumption of energy and materials in business activities, the emissions of greenhouse gases, and the generation of waste. Sharp then uses these values to reduce its environmental burden. The calculation standards for each item are listed on the following page.
*1 TJ (terajoule) = 10^12 Joules *2 Amount of solar power generated; amount of green power certificates purchased. *3 Total weight of product shipments and waste, etc. *4 Amount recycled through closed-loop plastic material recycling technology. *5 In Japan. *6 Annual energy used and amount of CO2 emitted by products in the 13 major categories sold in the reporting year (estimate). *7 Total weight of products in the 13 major categories sold in the reporting year and packaging materials used (estimate).
Sharp calculates greenhouse gas emissions based on the GHG Protocol*1 and then works to limit those emissions resulting from customer use of Sharp products and Sharp's business activities including those in the supply chain. The results for fiscal 2016 are as follows.
CO2 emissions from the manufacture of materials procured for products in the 13 major categories*2 that the Sharp Group sold in the reporting year
*3 Annual power consumption of each product × number of units sold × product life × CO2 emission coefficient
*4 TVs(CRT TVs, flat-panel TVs), air conditioners, refrigerators/freezers, washing machines/dryers
Sharp calculates greenhouse gas emissions based on the GHG Protocol*1 and then works to limit those emissions resulting from customer use of Sharp products and Sharp's business activities including those in the supply chain.
*2 LCD TVs, air conditioners, refrigerators, washing machines, air purifiers, microwave ovens, LED lights, Blu-ray Disc recorders, facsimiles, mobile phones, LCD monitors, copiers/MFPs, solar cells
Emissions from the manufacture of materials procured for products in the 8 major categories*2 that the Sharp Group sold in the reporting year
*2 LCD TVs, air conditioners, refrigerators, washing machines, air purifiers, microwave ovens, copiers/MFPs, solar cells
Sharp meticulously controls chemical substances used at its plants. When introducing new chemical substances, and when bringing in new handling equipment and upgrading existing equipment, Sharp conducts rigorous preliminary audits based on its own process assessment system*1 to ensure employees' safety and health and to decrease environmental impact.
Sharp strives for effective management of chemical substances: employees handling these go through regular education and drills to prevent accidents, and checks are carried out through an environmental safety operations audit system*2.
Of the chemical substances covered by the PRTR*3 Law, 18 were handled in Japan and 9 overseas in quantities of 500 kg or more by one or more plants during fiscal 2013.
Fiscal 2015 PRTR Data (Japan) (Unit: kg)
Fiscal 2015 PRTR Data (Overseas) (Unit: kg)
Sharp properly manages pollutants that affect air and water quality by determining their concentration and discharge amount. Each Sharp plant ensures proper management by establishing voluntary standards that are stricter than those set forth in laws and regulations and than those agreed upon with local communities.
Sharp meticulously controls chemical substances used at its plants. When introducing new chemical substances and new handling equipment, Sharp uses its own process assessment system*1 to evaluate the hazardousness of these substances and establish safety measures. To ensure employees’ safety and to minimize the environmental impact, employees handling these substances go through regular education and drills. They are also given regular health checks. Sharp also monitors and reports the release and transfer of chemical substances covered by the Japanese PRTR Act*2. Of these PRTR chemicals, 16 were handled in Japan and nine overseas*3 in quantities of 500 kg or more by one or more plants during fiscal 2016.
Fiscal 2016 PRTR Data (Japan) (Unit: kg)
Fiscal 2016 PRTR Data (Overseas) (Unit: kg)
Sharp properly manages pollutants that affect air and water quality by establishing voluntary standards that are stricter than those set forth in laws and regulations and stricter than those agreed upon with local communities.
Sharp set in-house standards in 1999 to minimize the risk of environmental pollution and accidents caused by chemical substances. It also strives to prevent such incidents from occurring by taking multi-layered leakage prevention measures at facilities that handle chemical substances. For plants where chlorine solvent contamination was found in the past, Sharp regularly notifies local government authorities and residents of the cleanup progress.
Sharp meticulously controls chemical substances used at its plants. When introducing new chemical substances and new handling equipment, Sharp uses its own process assessment system*1 to evaluate the hazardousness of these substances and establish safety measures. To ensure employees’ safety and to minimize the environmental impact, employees handling these substances go through regular education and drills. They are also given regular health checks. Sharp also monitors and reports the release and transfer of chemical substances covered by the Japanese PRTR Act*2. Of these PRTR chemicals, 16 were handled in Japan and nine overseas*3 in quantities of 500 kg or more by one or more plants during fiscal 2017.
Fiscal 2017 PRTR Data (Japan) (Unit: kg)
Fiscal 2017 PRTR Data (Overseas) (Unit: kg)
Sharp properly manages pollutants that affect air and water quality by establishing voluntary standards that are stricter than those set forth in laws and regulations and stricter than those agreed upon with local communities. It also actively conducts risk communication with local communities.
Sharp meticulously controls chemical substances used at its plants. When introducing new chemical substances and new handling equipment, Sharp uses its own process assessment system*1 to evaluate the hazardousness of these substances and establish safety measures. To ensure employees’ safety and to minimize the environmental impact, employees handling these substances go through regular education and drills. They are also given regular health checks. Sharp also monitors and reports the release and transfer of chemical substances covered by the Japanese PRTR Act*2. Of these PRTR chemicals, 16 were handled in Japan and nine overseas*3 in quantities of 500 kg or more by one or more plants during fiscal 2018.
Fiscal 2018 PRTR Data (Japan) (Unit: kg)
Fiscal 2018 PRTR Data (Overseas) (Unit: kg)
Sharp meticulously controls chemical substances used at its plants. When introducing new chemical substances and new handling equipment, Sharp uses its own process assessment system*1 to evaluate the hazardousness of these substances and establish safety measures. To ensure employees’ safety and to minimize the environmental impact, employees handling these substances go through regular education and drills. They are also given regular health checks. Sharp also monitors and reports the release and transfer of chemical substances covered by the Japanese PRTR Act*2. Of these PRTR chemicals, 13 were handled in Japan and nine overseas*3 in quantities of 500 kg or more by one or more plants during fiscal 2019.
Fiscal 2019 PRTR Data (Japan) (Unit: kg)
Fiscal 2019 PRTR Data (Overseas) (Unit: kg)
Sharp offers a take-back service for non-fiber based packaging for all Sharp-branded Imaging Equipment. The non-fiber based packaging items include: plastic bags and other plastic packaging parts and Styrofoam.
Please note that the customer is responsible for shipping the packaging materials to our recycling facility (incurring all shipping costs).
Sharp will recycle the non-fibrous packaging utilizing our zero-waste-to-landfill recycling process, assuring that none will end up in a landfill. Sharp will incur all costs associated with recycling the packaging materials.
SHARP’s Copiers, Printers and Multi-functional Copiers allow the use of general office paper with renewable content, paper with pre/postconsumer recycled content and paper that is chlorine free.
Sharp cartridges and containers are engineered to specifications designed to provide optimum performance and specific output. While the design of Sharp Imaging Equipment does not prevent the use of Non-Manufacturer Cartridges and Containers, Sharp recommends that genuine Sharp products are used to maintain optimum performance.
Sharp offers a zero-waste-to-landfill take back program for all Sharp toner/ink cartridges and containers. Sharp’s recycling operation uses a state-of-the-art materials separation process, all cartridges are recycled with zero waste to landfill with raw material kept out of the output stream and re-used.
In 2021, a total of 78.14 metric tons was collected via our recycling programs. Within these programs:
Specific data regarding the quantity of toner and plastic collected through our corresponding end-of-life management method is demonstrated below. Total of 6.15 metric tons of toner was collected Percentage Waste to energy of toner 25.00 %*
A total of 28.55* metric tons of plastic was collected Percentage Waste to energy of plastic: 10.93 %*
Please Note: 10.93 % of the plastic and 25 % of the toner collected was sent to waste-to-energy. Additionally, none of the plastic or toner collected was either incinerated or sent to a landfill.
*Data provided by:
Close the Loop, Inc. 2051 Meridian Place, Hebron, KY 41048 www.closetheloopusa.com
Please visit Sharp’s toner recycling web page (www.sharpusa.com/recycle) for more information on our toner recycling program.
Or, call (866) 265-6906 for more information.
In 2021, a total of 6.15 metric tons was collected via our recycling programs. Within these programs:
Specific data regarding the quantity of toner collected through our corresponding end-of-life management method is demonstrated below. Total of 6.15 metric tons of toner was collected Percentage Waste to energy of toner 25 %
Please Note 25.00% of the toner collected was sent to waste-to-energy. Additionally, and none of the plastic collected was either incinerated or sent to a landfill.
In 2021, 28.55* metric tons was collected via our recycling programs. Below is data reflecting the breakdown of the materials collected within these programs:
Reuse of components: Zero metric tons* Materials Recycling: 25.43 metric tons (89.07 %)* Waste to Energy: 3.12 metric tons (10.93 %)* Materials in Storage: Zero metric tons (0.00 %)* Incineration: Zero metric tons* Landfill: Zero metric tons*
Specific data regarding the quantity of plastic collected through our corresponding end-of-life management method is demonstrated below.
A total of 28.55* metric tons of plastic was collected Percentage Waste to energy of plastic: 10.86 %*
Please Note: 10.93 % of the plastic collected was sent to waste-to-energy. Additionally, none of the plastic collected was either incinerated or sent to a landfill.
Sharp manufactured cartridges and containers are not designed to prevent reuse and recycling. To this end, Sharp provides a zero-waste-to-landfill recycling program for all Sharp consumable products, including cartridges and containers. More information on this recycling program can be found at www.sharpusa.com/recycle.
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