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Q)
Why haven't I heard about Ink Jet cartridge recycling
before?
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Most people throw their cartridges away because they've
never thought about recycling them and are unaware cartridge
recycling services exist. New machines and UK jobs have
been developed to recycle these cartridges. Recycling
cartridges presents a new opportunity, offering a number
of economic and social benefits.
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Q) Can my ink jet cartridges be recycled?
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92% of the time the answer is YES! Ink jet cartridges
best suited for recycling are those from our recycling
list.
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Q)
How many times can an ink jet cartridge be recycled?
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A)
The number of times a cartridge can be recycled varies
among the types of cartridges. It's common for users
to recycle one cartridge 10 times or more. The cartridge
is fragile and can be damaged if not handled properly.
Four factors that can prolong the life of a cartridge
are controlled by the user.
1)
The electrical contacts on the back of the cartridge
should be protected and never touched.
2)
Be aware that any damage to the print head (bottom
of cartridge) will ruin the cartridge.
3)
Place the protective tape from the new cartridge on
to the used cartridge head when it is empty and replaced.
This helps protect the nozzles and the print head.
Replace the used cartridge in the original box for
further protection.
4)
Even when the cartridge has finished its life span
it can still be sent to the plastic recycling factories.
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Q)
How does this ink jet cartridge recycling work?
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A)
Rather than tossing your cartridges into the trash, simply
place the cartridge into a Inkjet collection box or bag.
When the box is filled contact us through the website,
telephone, fax or e-mail and we will arrange free collection.
Alternatively sign up for some freepost bags.
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Q)
What's the Ink jet cartridge Recycling Potential?
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Today less than 10% of the ink jet cartridges are recycled
compared to 30% of laser cartridges. Like other areas
of recycling, reusing one ink jet cartridge is not a
big step but it is the right step -- and one that everyone
can take. Consider the impact of everyone collectively
recycling cartridges: the savings to society can be
significant. Not to mention the amount of money it will
raise for our affiliated good causes. Recycling cartridges
is green all around. The cost is less than the price
of a new cartridge, toxic waste is eliminated, and in
some cases jobs are created. It is a new win-win process.
-MOST IMPORTANT do not throw your cartridges away donate
them to one of our charitable partners.
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