There is, however, a better way to use these empty canon inkjet cartridges. You can recycle these empty cartridges which is not only easy but also very environment friendly and profitable. By recycling them you can help reduce solid waste that is created every year.
This in turn helps to conserve the energy and the raw material that is used to create it every time. These recycled cartridges are already available in the market at a much cheaper rate then the branded cartridges. The empty cartridges can be recycled up to six times at least and then refurbished and refilled and then resold in the market. And using recycled cartridges does not mean that you will have to compromise on quality. They in fact give you the same output and quality as any new printer cartridge.
These cartridges are made out of plastic and other petroleum based products. For such products it takes at least thousand years to decompose. A research says that as of today only 30 to 40% of the cartridges are recycled. Thus, it means that around 50 to 60% of it ends up in landfills. Now, this is extremely harmful for the environment and planet that we live in.
Rather it is wise to opt for refilled cartridges. It is very easy to refill the used cartridges. You can find the normal instructions on the manufacturing box of your new inkjet cartridge. There are many cartridge manufacturers who provide along with the new cartridge the free postage and packaging material if you wish to get your cartridge recycled.
Another easy way to find a place to recycle it is to look for any such organisation online which accepts used cartridges in lieu of cash. You can look for such companies online. In fact there are many websites which offer free pick up of the used cartridges and pre paid shipping free of cost.
The used cartridges if recycled even make for a great fund raiser for various non profit organisations apart from the schools, church, and charities. It also helps in cost saving for the businesses using them.
The recycling sites have a list of printer cartridges that they accept. These recycling websites also give you the option of either donating the proceeds to any charity of your choice or they offer you cash for it.
Thus, if you are planning to send your cartridges to any of these websites then check the list and then send it accordingly. There are websites which do not accept the cartridges which are not listed in the website and some even penalise you for sending the wrong cartridge.
Thus, it is wise to start recycling your used cartridges today! It not only helps the needy and also helps you save money but also benefits the planet that you live in.
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