Clover Technologies Group Inc. has issued its first annual sustainability report. This first annual sustainability report outlines the major environmental impacts of Clover’s North American business operations from January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009. The report examines the entire life cycle of the products Clover collects and manufactures, reviews 2009 goals and achievements and establishes 2010 objectives.
Findings in the report include:
• Clover collected 47 million cartridges; reused over 29 million cartridges; recycled over 2,000 tons
• Clover’s cartridges use 91% less virgin materials than OEM cartridges and have an 89% smaller carbon footprint than OEM cartridges
• Clover reduced its waste generation by 6% despite a production growth of 244%
• Conservation efforts preserved 65,308 cubic meters of green space
• Clover purchased enough renewable energy credits to offset the electricity consumption of all its North American facilities
“A huge part of Clover’s business is remanufacturing – restoring used products to new condition. Preserving the environment is inherent in our company’s processes and success. We are excited to share our business model and document our goals and progress so we can continue to enhance our environmental sustainability,” said Jim Cerkleski, CEO of Clover Holdings.
To view Clover’s 2009 sustainability report, visit www.clovertech.com/support.asp .
About Clover Technologies Group
Clover Technologies Group is a global leader in providing vertically integrated, closed-loop environmental solutions, including the recycling and remanufacturing of imaging supplies. Founded in 1996 and with an annual revenue of over $400 million, Clover is one of the fastest growing, privately held companies in the United States. Clover is also the world’s largest collector and recycler of empty ink and toner cartridges in the aftermarket imaging supplies industry and provides comprehensive recycling services for small electronics including cell phones. The complete line of Clover’s quality imaging supplies is available through industry leading resellers and wholesalers and marketed under a variety of private label brands. To learn more, visit www.clovertech.com .