Ink Jet Printer Cartridges

Reduce | Reuse | Recycle | Facilities

How do I go green?

Reduce

Print less. Accustom yourself to proofing documents on your computer and resist the urge to make copies for everyone in your department. Print only final versions. Back your work up on another hard drive to guard against data loss.

Choose a printer brand that accepts old machines for recycling and has a toner refill program. Look for models with lower energy demands, recycled materials and less packaging.

Reuse

Refilled ink cartridges are your best bet for environmentally friendly printing.  They reuse an existing cartridge, which saves energy needed to recycle and costs you less than buying a new cartridge.  Refilled cartridges are available at many local computer stores.

Recycle

Many computer stores have refill programs for your spent cartridges. Loose printer cartridges are not accepted with the Encorp E-waste program. Printers can be recycled with other electronics at many depots in the CRD. Check the list below.