HP Ink Recycling for Better Schools
Its far too easy: you press the print button, only to find that youve run out of ink and its time to replace the cartridge. So you open the printer, take old the old cartridge, stick in the new one and just toss that empty cartridge into the trash. Millions of people do it every day, even though hp ink recycling is easier than ever before: all you have to do is stick the old cartridge into the self-addressed, pre-stamped envelope that HP included in the cartridge box when you bought it. Theres no excuse not to recycle!
Tossing away those old cartridges into the regular trash is absolutely devastating for the environment. These cartridges contribute to the tons of e-waste that cause irreversible pollution and very real harm to the people in developing nations who have to deal with it. But now, forgetting to recycle your old ink containers can have detrimental effects not only in the worlds environment, but in your very own community, as well.
Why, might you ask? Well, in addition to HPs own recycling program, there are an increasing number of organizations that undertake the recycling of electronics (like old cell phones, laptops and yes, ink cartridges) for you. These organizations are able to reuse or resell the various items in an ecologically friendly way for profit, and then donate a percentage of the proceeds to area schools and other non-profit organizations, like shelters for domestic abuse.
Some of these organizations include Access Recycling and Cartridges for Kids. All you have to do is sign up for the service, pack up your materials and ship them using the free labels that the programs send you, and the rest is taken care of. Then you can rest easy with the knowledge that youve done your part for the environment and the children in your community, leaving you with no excuse not to recycle.