“Eco-friendly” “sustainable” “green”—these buzzwords flood the printer parts market, but most are just greenwashing. Many “eco” pickup rollers are just cheap new parts with a green label, offering no real environmental benefits. As a small business owner committed to genuine sustainability, how do you separate fact from fiction? We’ve got 4 actionable tips—and why domestic options are your best bet.
Tip 1: Look for Specific, Verifiable Certifications. Generic “eco-labels” mean nothing. Genuine sustainable parts have third-party certifications like SERI (Sustainable Electronics Recycling International) or China Green Product Certification. Our domestic laser pickup rollers have both—with public reports on energy use and waste reduction.
Tip 2: Ask About Material Reuse Rates. Greenwashing brands talk about “recycled materials” but won’t share numbers. We reuse 80% of each original roller’s core components (metal cores, bearings) and use 90% post-consumer recycled rubber. We’ll even send you our material breakdown report on request.
Tip 3: Check Energy Consumption Data. Manufacturing new parts uses massive energy—but greenwashers won’t disclose how much their “eco” parts save. Our refurbishing process uses 75% less energy than making new rollers (4.5kWh vs. 18kWh per unit) and we publish this data on our website.
Tip 4: Avoid “New Eco” Claims. New parts can’t be truly sustainable—they require raw material extraction and energy-heavy manufacturing. Refurbished domestic parts are the only way to cut both waste and emissions. Our rollers are proof: each unit keeps 10+ pounds of waste out of landfills.
“We fell for greenwashing once—bought ‘eco’ imported rollers that were just new parts with a green box,” says Mike, owner of a Portland-based design studio. “Then we found these domestic ones. They sent us their SERI certificate and waste reduction data. We’ve used them for a year, and our sustainability audit scores jumped 30%.”
Domestic brands have a natural advantage in genuine sustainability: shorter supply chains mean lower shipping emissions, and local manufacturing standards are stricter on environmental claims. We’re based in Guangzhou, with a zero-waste factory that uses solar power for 30% of production.
Don’t waste money on greenwashed parts. Contact our team today for a copy of our sustainability report, and get genuine eco-friendly domestic laser pickup rollers you can trust.
