Each year millions of empty ink and toner cartridges are discarded after use with most ending up in landfills. To put this in perspective, if the cartridges are recycled, instead of throwing away ruthlessly, greater amount of plastic and metal could be saved annually. Thus, ink cartridge recycling has virtually become identical with successful sustainable development. Reuse is the highest form of recycling which is why re-manufacturing is the ideal way to give used inkjet and toner cartridges a new life- which saves the poor inkjet and toner cartridges from being dumped in a landfill where it takes more than 1,000 years for the cartridge to decompose.

Below are outlined some of the benefits to reuse/recycle ink cartridges-

• It is environmentally friendly since it reduces air and water pollution/emissions associated with land filling or the manufacturing of new cartridges.

• It preserves our natural resources such as natural oil, timber, water, and minerals by reducing the need for raw materials.

• It saves energy.

• Recycling decreases emission of greenhouse gases that has an impact on global climate change.

• It helps us protect our environment for future generations.

An additional good thing about the recycling of used ink cartridges is that it cuts on your printing expense. When you choose to recycle empty units instead of buying a new one, you are actually making a big saving on your purchase. You no longer feel ripped off every time you print. Moreover, recycling cartridges can also be good for fundraising activity for schools, churches and charity organizations.