If you drop items like batteries
and used ink-cartridges into the wastebasket you are putting everyone
at risk. Harmful ingredients can be released into your home and ultimately
into the environment. Batteries, used ink-cartridges and electronics
can all be recycled. But you may want to look into where your recycling
goes. The vast majority of technology waste gets shipped to other countries
for processing, often in unregulated conditions that result in polluted
water supplies for entire populations. You can minimize your impact
by buying less toxic alternatives, buying from companies that guarantee
domestic recycling, and donating still-usable items to nonprofits. LISTEN
Source: Rider, Kimberly. 2006. Healthy Home Workbook. Chronicle Books, San Francisco.
This post was written by Shana Weber
Using non original cartridges is also a great way to help the recylcing effort with empty toner and ink cartridges able to be used at least one more time before going into our waste dumps.
Posted by: Andrew James (Ink Cartridges reseller) | Wednesday, 26 March 2008 at 11:46 PM