Canon is offering five product sponsorships, valued at $5000 each, to organisations working on projects that will benefit Australia’s natural environment.

The company said it will offer a range of consumer imaging products, including digital still cameras, camcorders, interchangeable EF lenses and all-in-one printers, to assist people undertaking environmental work.

“Canon recognises that funding for environmental projects is often scarce. It is our intention that the Canon Australia Environmental Grants support worthy environmental causes by providing the quality equipment necessary to capture, record and document activities,” said Canon’s Shuichi Tsukahara.

Canon said its dedication to environmental protection also extends to its daily operations and support activities. “All of Canon’s products are designed with environmental impact as a key consideration. Not only can successful applicants be confident that they have the latest gear to do their jobs effectively, but they’re also minimising environmental impact at the same time,” Mr Tsukahara said.

The company is also a founding sponsor of the Cartridges 4 Planet Ark cartridge recycling program. Planet Ark Founder and Director, Jon Dee, said “Canon is well known as a company that puts its principles into practice. Not only does Canon make great products, it is prepared to put its money where its mouth is and actively work with the community to improve the environment here in Australia. This is a great opportunity and I urge you to get your applications in.”

Any organisation involved in environmental work is welcome to apply via the Canon Australia Website by 31 August 2006.

See: www.canon.com.au