Canon launches recycled calculator range
If you have need in your life for an actual calculator (beyond that one on the computer you can never find), why not make it a recycled one?
Canon brought out a range of three recycled calculators today, each made out of the company's own post consumer waste, including old photocopiers. The LS-8TCG, HS-1200TCG and TS-1200TCG use 100% recycled materialsfor the front and back plastic covers. Packaging and instruction manuals are made from recycled paper to further cut down on waste, and all products are dual-powered through solar energy and a replaceable battery. Follow the jump for prices and more info.
The LS-8TCG, HS-1200TCG and TS-1200TCG are available from February 2008, priced at the following:
LS-8TCG £3.49 RRP inc. VAT / €4.99 RRP inc. VAT
HS-1200TCG £10.99 RRP inc. VAT / €15.99 RRP inc. VAT
TS-1200TCG £13.49 RRP inc. VAT / €19.99 RRP inc. VAT
This is not a true environmentally friendly product; it takes batteries for goodness sake! I have a calculator that is 12-15 years old that has one of those solar panels on it, and it doesn't need any other power source. Batteries all contain toxic chemicals and not only that they take a form that is very difficult to recycle. All disposable batteries are a problem for the environment. Canon need to remove the batteries from these designs before they are really environmentally friendly, and if necessary enlarge the solar panels on them to provide the power.
Posted by: Fire Angel | July 7, 2008 2:51 PM