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Sustainability

E-waste Awareness

Konica Minolta recognizes the need for responsible handling of end-of-life machinery and parts. We recognize that our organization's activities significantly impact the environment, and we make sure our products leave a positive influence worldwide.


Konica Minolta Healthcare India Pvt. Ltd, deals with Medical Devices like CR / DR / USG. In every endeavour, we uphold accountability to our valued clients and partners, always ensuring transparency and excellence.


Konica Minolta Healthcare India Pvt. Ltd is following the directives set by the government. We are very aware of the electronics sold and the E- Waste generated at the end of the life of these devices. Konica Minolta Healthcare India Pvt. Ltd is complying with the E-Waste regulations and is keeping track of the E-Waste generation through diligent reporting on the E-Waste portal created by the CPCB.


Considering the guidelines issued by PWM (20/06/23) and the EPR mandates, Konica Minolta Healthcare India Pvt. Ltd proactively complies with the directives and actively works with various recyclers and competent agencies to address the impact of E-Waste generated.


Konica Minolta Healthcare India Pvt. Ltd puts efforts in creating awareness about the E-Waste EPR and train the staff members about the correct techniques for treating EEE at the end of their lives. For this purpose, we do associate with qualified organizations to host interactive workshops for their staff and material handling team.



E-Waste Recycling Do's and Don’ts

In addition to the compliances fulfilled by Konica Minolta, our customers, being important stakeholders can contribute to the activity to prevent potential environmental harm. With the help of the consumers, the improper disposal of electronics through them can be prevented.


Do’s:


1) Find Certified Recyclers: Look for a certified e-waste recycling facility that follows the rules and regulations laid out by E-Waste Handling and Management rules and abides by environmental safety standards.
2) Battery and Glass Safety: Always disconnect the battery from the product. Ensure that the glass surface is properly protected by proper materials to avoid any breakage.
3) Signs and Logos: Always check the Logos and Signs on electronic packaging.
4) Donate or sell: If your electronic devices are still in working condition, consider donating them to schools, non-profit organizations, or individuals in need. Alternatively, you can sell them through reputable platforms to give them a second life.


Don’ts:


1) Do not dismantle electronic Products without a technician.
2) Do not dispose of non-working electronics in unorganized or informal sectors.
3) Do not throw electronics in the bin without checking the precautionary labels on the packaging.
4) Don't forget to properly label and package e-waste, especially if it holds batteries or other potentially hazardous materials.


PWM & EWM

RoHS Compliance

RoHS stands for Restriction of Hazardous Substances, which is a mandate by the regulatory enforcement, which will have pre-requisite for the Producer or Manufacturer of the Brand be strictly complying. This is purely to structure the usage of hazardous elements in any electronic or electrical product, basically to eliminate any threat to health and life using them. The term is purely used to understand the effect of components in the product on the environment. The technical documents (supplier declaration- description of the product, document for materials, parts, and/or sub-assemblies and analytical test result) as an evidence that the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) provisions are complied by the product based on standard EN 50581 of EU.


RoHS stands for Restriction of Hazardous Substances, which is a mandate by the regulatory enforcement, which will have pre-requisite for the Producer or Manufacturer of the Brand be strictly complying. This is purely to structure the usage of hazardous elements in any electronic or electrical product, basically to eliminate any threat to health and life using them. The term is purely used to understand the effect of components in the product on the environment. The technical documents (supplier declaration- description of the product, document for materials, parts, and/or sub-assemblies and analytical test result) as an evidence that the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) provisions are complied by the product based on standard EN 50581 of EU.