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The A-Z of printer cartridge recycling
The Cartridges 4 Planet Ark campaign is achieving zero waste to landfill through technological innovation.
ARN Staff 10 April, 2008 08:50:12
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Collection boxes can be found in major retail outlets that sell printer cartridges.
Collection boxes can be found in major retail outlets that sell printer cartridges.
Over 18 million printer cartridges end up in Australian landfills every year. Recycling your cartridges is better for the environment and saves precious resources. Any type and any brand of cartridge can be recycled through ‘Cartridges 4 Planet Ark’ This includes inkjet cartridges, laser cartridges, fax rolls, toner bottles, fuser and drum kits, print heads and containers. Collection boxes can be found in major retail outlets that sell printer cartridges. Locations include Australia Post, Officeworks, Harvey Norman, Dick Smith Electronics, Tandy and PowerHouse stores. To find your closest location call the ‘Cartridges 4 Planet Ark’ hotline on 1800 24 24 73 or check out www.RecyclingNearYou.com.au If your office uses more than 3 cartridges a month you can register for your own box for free! Call the ‘Cartridges 4 Planet Ark’ hotline on 1800 24 24 73 or check out www.planetark.com/cartridges Cartridges are separated and recycled at Close the Loop recycling facility in Melbourne A large proportion of the laser cartridges are retuned to the original manufacturers for their own component recovery programs Using revolutionary Australian technology ‘Cartridges 4 Planet Ark’ ensures zero waste to landfill Some plastics from the cartridges recycled into eWood, a wood replacement product with many uses including fencing eWood is termite, water and UV resistant making it a perfect material for landscaping Close the Loop also make signs out of eWood. For more information contact the ‘Cartridges 4 Planet Ark’ hotline on 1800 24 24 73.
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