Why Sustainable Printing Matters
Printing is one of the most overlooked sources of waste and cost in modern offices. For Cork businesses committed to reducing their environmental footprint, sustainable printing is not just good practice — it’s good business. Ronnie Moore Ltd helps organisations across Cork and Munster print less, print smarter, and manage their print environment more responsibly.
- The average office worker prints 10,000 sheets of paper per year, of which up to 45% is wasted
- Printers and photocopiers account for approximately 1–3% of an organisation’s total energy consumption
- Switching to Energy Star-certified printers can reduce printer energy use by up to 40%
- Managed print services typically reduce print volume by 20–30% in the first year
- Toner cartridges take up to 1,000 years to decompose in landfill — recycling is critical
- Ireland’s Climate Action Plan 2024 commits public sector organisations to reducing paper-based processes

















