Every year, millions of printer cartridges needlessly end up in landfill. At Cartridge World, we are doing everything we can to reduce that impact. We provide an alternative so that customers like you can opt for printer cartridges which support sustainable development for our planet’s precious resources.
Here are some reasons to recharge your cartridges at Cartridge World:
Printer Cartridge Volumes, Worldwide
- In 2008, 1.9 billion printer cartridges used worldwide.
- In 2008, 450,000 tons of cartridges used worldwide.
- If stacked end-to-end, all of the printer cartridges used in 2008 would measure 140,000 miles. That’s more than 5 and a half times around the world.
- Laser printer cartridges account for over 90% of all throw-away cartridges
- A laser cartridge thrown into landfill can take up to 450 years to decompose
Every cartridge refilled is one less cartridge going to landfill – and that’s a choice you can feel proud of. Share this message with a colleague and/or friend – spread the word.