Xerox products will feature on a custom-made biodiesel bus as it begins an expedition by Blue Legacy, an organization bringing light to water issues.
The OEM is the official document technology partner for the Expedition Blue Planet: North America tour.
Throughout the Expedition, Blue Legacy will be using the Xerox Phaser 8860 MFP on the bus and the Xerox ColorQube 9203 MFP in its headquarters in Washington.
Xerox says that the MFPs will be used to “solve document management challenges in a dynamic work environment, including printing brochures, fliers and promotional materials, permits and photo release forms”.
Both MFPs use solid ink, a technology that Xerox says reflects it’s “long-standing commitment to sustainability” and aligns with Blue Legacy’s mission.
Solid ink technology is promoted as an environmentally-friendly option because: cartridge-free technology produces less waste and reduces packaging; over a four-year-life, printing 4,000 prints per month, a comparable cartridge-based color laser MFP generates up to 450 pounds of waste, by comparison, the Xerox Phaser 8860 solid ink MFP produces only 23 pounds of waste; and the Xerox ColorQube 9200 Series has a 10 percent smaller carbon footprint than a comparable laser MFP over the life cycle.
Founder of Blue Legacy Alexandra Cousteau said: “Xerox’s solid ink is a step in the right direction for greener, more sustainable printing. Using this technology on our tour will help us achieve our communications goals while reducing the impact on the environment.”
The Expedition bus will stop in Wilsonville, Oregon, on the Xerox campus to celebrate the partnership with Xerox. From here, the tour will continue its trek covering over 14,500 miles in 138 days from July to November addressing the importance of water issues and educating individuals on how they can make a difference.
Cousteau is the granddaughter of Jacques Cousteau. She founded the Blue Legacy organization in 2008 to engage individuals and communities in conservation efforts and sustainable management of water resources.
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