What does Konica Minolta mean by reducing, reusing and recycling?

These are the three pillars of Konica Minolta’s Circular Economy approach: Reducing means using fewer primary resources wherever possible. Reusing means extending the life of devices and consumables instead of disposing of them after one use cycle. Recycling means recovering materials and turning them back into valuable secondary raw materials as often as possible.

How does Konica Minolta reduce the use of primary resources?

We work to reduce primary resource use across our products and operations: Our toner bottles contain up to 60% recycled plastics . Our office devices contain up to 40.4% recycled plastics , according to the German Blue Angel mark . All our bizhub devices offer trouble-free processing of recycled paper that meets EN 12281 , the European standard for copy paper for dry toner imaging processes. Devices that pass these checks receive the bizhub Refreshed label, confirming the same performance and quality levels as comparable new devices.

Does Konica Minolta refurbish toner bottles too?

Yes. Across Europe and Japan , Konica Minolta refurbishes and refills toner bottles to keep materials in use for longer and reduce waste.

How effective is Konica Minolta’s office equipment recycling?

In fiscal year 2024 , Konica Minolta recycled 99.3% of 14,300 tons of recovered end-of-life office equipment across Europe, Japan, China and the US .

Why should a business choose refurbished multifunction printers?

Refurbished multifunction printers can be a practical option if you want to: Reduce costs Maintain reliable performance Integrate pre-used devices into your infrastructure With bizhub Refreshed, you can introduce tested and prepared devices into your fleet while balancing operational, financial and environmental requirements.

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Resource and costs savings with refurbished devices

If you want to lower environmental impact without adding risk to your print fleet, refurbished office technology deserves a closer look. Many organisations already see the value in refurbished smartphones and laptops. Refurbished multifunctional printers can deliver that same practical benefit for the workplace.

A refurbished multifunctional printer (MFP) can help you control costs while supporting your environmental goals. But only if it is reliable, secure and ready for everyday business use. That is exactly what bizhub Refreshed is designed to deliver. With our Europe-wide program, you get refurbished bizhub multifunctional printers you can trust, backed by a consistent refurbishment process and Konica Minolta expertise. It is part of our Circular Economy approach, built on reducing, reusing and recycling.

No compromise on performance and quality

bizhub Refreshed devices are prepared for day-to-day office use. You can expect:

Consistent print, scan and copy performance
Updated firmware and security features
Reliable operation in business environments

At the same time, lifecycle assessments indicate that refurbished devices can lead to lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions compared to manufacturing a new device*.

You also benefit from a lower purchase price, helping you manage your IT budget more effectively. Calculations follow the Greenhouse Gas Protocol and were carried out by ClimatePartner.

*Estimated savings of ~70% in production and distribution emissions, depending on the device.

How it works

bizhub Refreshed follows a standardised refurbishment process across our European business, bringing carefully assessed pre-used bizhub devices back into service.

Refurbishment includes:

Cleaning
Security and firmware updates
Data removal for GDPR compliance
Safety checks
Component replacement, if needed, using original Konica Minolta parts

After final testing (print, scan and copy), only devices that meet all requirements receive the bizhub Refreshed label.

Your benefits

With bizhub Refreshed, you can:

Deploy reliable refurbished devices in your organisation
Combine new and refurbished systems within one fleet
Address budget requirements and procurement guidelines
Support reuse strategies without affecting daily operations

This gives you flexibility to adapt your print environment to both operational and organisational requirements.

Affordable, as-new bizhub multifunctional printers (MFPs)

Resource and GHG savings compared with new device production

Reliable performance and high-quality output

Consistent Europe-wide refurbishment process

bizhub Refreshed program

bizhub Refreshed is a Europe-wide program that defines clear standards for:

Device selection
Refurbishment
Testing and quality assurance

It supports organisations that want to integrate refurbished devices into their workplace in a structured and reliable way.

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For organisations that want to reduce their environmental impact, investing in more sustainable technology is a critical step. You're doubtless familiar with concept of refurbished smartphones, but have you considered other refurbished office devices? Watch this video to learn more about how Konica Minolta can help you to implement the concept of circular economy into your organization.

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FAQ

These are the three pillars of Konica Minolta’s Circular Economy approach:
- Reducing means using fewer primary resources wherever possible.
- Reusing means extending the life of devices and consumables instead of disposing of them after one use cycle.
- Recycling means recovering materials and turning them back into valuable secondary raw materials as often as possible.
We work to reduce primary resource use across our products and operations:
- Our toner bottles contain up to 60% recycled plastics.
- Our office devices contain up to 40.4% recycled plastics, according to the German Blue Angel mark.
- All our bizhub devices offer trouble-free processing of recycled paper that meets EN 12281, the European standard for copy paper for dry toner imaging processes.
Devices that pass these checks receive the bizhub Refreshed label, confirming the same performance and quality levels as comparable new devices.
Refurbished multifunction printers can be a practical option if you want to:
- Reduce costs
- Maintain reliable performance
- Integrate pre-used devices into your infrastructure
With bizhub Refreshed, you can introduce tested and prepared devices into your fleet while balancing operational, financial and environmental requirements.