Ricoh set to power down billboards on World Environment Day

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Printing giant makes move as part of its own Eco Action Month raising employee awareness of energy efficiency

As the United Nations prepares to mark World Environment Day next week, printing giant Ricoh has revealed plans to switch off all its billboards for one night. The move is part of Ricoh's own Eco Action...

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