Ricoh considers revamp for troubled tree-planting scheme

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Printer company is investigating new scheme that would see trees planted to promote toner recycling

Printer-maker Ricoh is considering funding a new environmental scheme in Africa that would see a tree planted for every 10 cartridges recycled by customers. The news comes after a recent trip to tree-planting...

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