Toshiba developed a printer called B-SX8R that has the capability to write and rewrite on the same paper repeatedly. They are saying that it will be working mostly in big business institutes and it will help to decrease the use of paper and the emissions of CO2. The printer will utilize a plastic paper, like the packaging of soft drink bottles. By applying enough amount of heat on the paper one can manage the pigmentation.
“Toshiba claims that the B-SX8R printer will help organizations to reduce the environmental impact on two ways. First of all, the manufacturing process of the printer generates about 1,5 kilograms of CO2 while the standard manufacturing process for a laser printer could generate 5 times that amount. Secondly since the printer uses the same sheet of paper for up to 500 impressions it will contribute to reduce the CO2 emissions that are connected with the production of paper.â€
Coolest Gadgets stated that “the product has been available in Japan since July of 2006, but it will arrive in Europe and in the US only in 2008.â€
What's Driving This Trend
- Rewritable Printing
- The development of printers capable of writing and rewriting on the same paper offers disruptive innovation opportunities for reducing paper waste and CO2 emissions.
- Plastic Paper
- The use of plastic paper in printers opens up possibilities for more sustainable printing practices and reduced environmental impact.
- CO2 Emission Reduction
- The integration of rewritable printers in big business institutes presents opportunities for decreasing CO2 emissions associated with paper production and printer manufacturing.
Who This Affects Most
- Printing Technology
- The printing technology industry can capitalize on the trend of rewritable printing to offer innovative and eco-friendly printing solutions.
- Sustainability
- The sustainability industry can leverage the use of plastic paper and rewritable printers to provide more environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional printing methods.
- Office Supplies
- The office supplies industry can benefit from the demand for rewritable printers and plastic paper as businesses seek to reduce paper waste and carbon emissions.
