Ink Cartridges - Reuse, Refurbish, Recycle

Cost
LOW
Cost
MEDIUM
Cost
HIGH
EFFORT
low
EFFORT
medium
EFFORT
HIGH
IMPACT
low
IMPACT
MEDIUM
IMPACT
HIGH

Upstream:

Ink cartridges can be reused.

Prefer recyclable or biodegradable material, use plant-based ink, opt for refurbished / remanufactured cartridges.

Dowstream:

Work with a suitable contractor for e-waste. As of July 1st 2021, they are managed under the EPR e-waste scheme.

1 million

cartridges are thrown away each day.
(Cartridge World)

1,000 years

needed for a printer cartridge to fully decompose in a landfill.
(The Recycling factory)

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES