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Sharp Reinforces Commitment to the Environment with Copier Toner Recycling Program

MAHWAH, N.J., February 27, 2008: As part of its continuing commitment to preserving the environment and reducing landfill waste, Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA) is enhancing its Copier Toner Recycling Program to encourage government and business customers to recycle Sharp toner cartridges from all Sharp models.

Beginning February 2008, every Sharp-branded copier, printer and multifunctional peripheral (MFP) toner cartridge sold in the U.S. can be easily recycled at no cost to the customer. Users can simply download pre-paid, pre-addressed UPS shipping labels from www.sharpusa.com/recycle to ship out used toner cartridges. To facilitate bulk shipments, help conserve resources and reduce energy use, users can also order recycled cardboard bulk cartons that hold up to ten used cartridges. These cartons arrive via UPS and can be conveniently placed in the customer's mailroom or near the copiers for easy collection, and then shipped to one of the three recycling centers nationwide.

At Sharp, we are committed to maximizing energy resources while also maximizing product performance,' said Ed McLaughlin, president of SIICA. This program formalizes our long standing recycling efforts and makes the process easy and convenient for the customer.

SHARP Receives "Smartway Excellence Award" From U.S. EPA for Third Consecutive Year

MAHWAH, N.J., October 7, 2008: Sharp Electronics Corporation has been named a winner of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) "SmartWay Excellence Award" for the third consecutive year, in recognition of its leadership in conserving energy and lowering greenhouse gas emissions from its transportation and freight activities. Sharp is named a winner in the "Shipper" category for its commitment to environmental friendly practices and business operations. Sharp is the only organization in this category to win the award three years in a row.

Through initiatives such as shipping 97 percent of its goods with SmartWay carriers, adopting no-idling policies and increasing intra-modal shipping, Sharp has reduced its transportation environmental footprint. As of 2008, 90% of the carriers that Sharp works with are members of the SmartWay Transportation Partnership. (SHARP website).

Sharp Wins 'Product Line of the Year' Award From Buyers Laboratory Inc.

Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America's multifunctional peripheral (MFP) copier product line has been honored with the coveted "Product Line of the Year" award from Buyers Laboratory Inc. (BLI), a leading global provider of test reports on document imaging products. Cumulative test results in laboratory evaluations deemed Sharp's entire MFP product line, both mono and color, to be the best overall across the board.

Green Side of SHARP

SHARP Electronics Corporation is taking steps towards becoming a "Greener Company" through creating sustainable business practices that incorporates environmentally conscious activities. SHARP considers environmental impacts from longer-term business plans as well as day-to-day business operations. SHARP Electronics shares a passion for environmental conservation, and has implemented new programs to achieve sustainability.

In February of 2008, all of SHARP's copiers, printers, and toner cartridges sold in the US can be easily recycled with no additional cost to the customer. SHARP Electronics has also switched to using lightweight, 100% recyclable shipping pallets instead of heavy wood pallets that were previously being used.

Sharp's high-speed copier and printer products deliver energy efficiency and saving through external heat fusing technology that employs an external system to heat thin-walled steel fusing rollers. (SHARP website)

Sharp has eliminated the use of expanded polystyrene as a packing material for all products under 11 pounds, and all service and owner's manuals are printed on recycled paper. (SHARP website).

To learn more, visit their website at http://www.sharpusa.com/about/AboutEnvironment