Give the Gift of Sustainability This Holiday Season
, by Planet Green, 4 min reading time
The Holiday Spirit Meets Sustainability
The holiday season is a time for giving, celebrating, and creating memories. It’s also a time when we tend to use more resources than any other time of the year. Between gift wrapping, holiday cards, festive decorations, and DIY crafts, your printer likely gets a serious workout. But what happens when those ink cartridges run dry?
This year, let’s make a difference by keeping empty ink cartridges out of landfills. Recycling your cartridges with Planet Green Recycle not only protects the environment but also supports fundraisers, organizations, and causes close to your heart.
Why the Holidays Create More Cartridge Waste
Did you know that during the holidays, household printing spikes dramatically? Families print everything from personalized holiday cards to craft templates, gift tags, and even festive newsletters. With so much printing, millions of ink cartridges end up in landfills, where they take up to 1,000 years to break down.
Instead of letting those empties pile up in your trash, you can make the simple choice to recycle. This small step not only prevents waste but also helps preserve natural resources and reduces toxins that harm our planet.
Fun Fact: Recycling just one ink cartridge saves up to 2 pounds of metal and plastic waste.
Recycling with Purpose: Fundraising Through the Holidays
The holidays are also about giving back, and with Planet Green Recycle, you can do both: protect the environment and support a cause you care about. Whether you have a program ID for your own fundraiser or support another, recycling your empty ink cartridges through our program benefits your chosen cause.
Here’s how it works:
- Recycle: Send in your empty cartridges for free using your chosen fundraiser’s Program ID. Every cartridge helps reduce landfill waste and supports sustainability.
- Shop Smart: Replace your ink cartridges with remanufactured cartridges from Planet Green Recycle. Use your chosen fundraiser’s Program ID at checkout, and 20% of your purchase will go back to the fundraiser or organization tied to the ID.
It’s a win for you, your cause, and the planet!
Here are a few easy ways to make the holidays greener while giving back:
- Check your printer for empty cartridges and set them aside for recycling.
- Spread the word to family, friends, and coworkers about your chosen fundraising program. Encourage them to recycle and shop using your specific fundraising Program ID.
- Replace your ink responsibly: Instead of buying single-use cartridges from large online retailers, choose remanufactured cartridges from Planet Green Recycle to reduce environmental impact and support fundraising efforts.
Pro Tip: Share your fundraiser’s Program ID via email or social media with a message like this
“Don’t toss those empty ink cartridges this holiday season! Recycle them with [Fundraiser Name] through Planet Green Recycle. Shop for ink and toner with our ID [put Program ID here] to earn funds and make the holidays eco-friendly!”
Why not make cartridge recycling part of your holiday tradition?
- Organize a family or community collection drive.
- Share tips on making sustainable swaps, like using remanufactured cartridges.
- Reflect on the spirit of giving back, not just to each other but also to the environment.
By recycling with Planet Green Recycle, you’re giving a gift that lasts far beyond the holiday season—a cleaner, healthier planet.
Shop, Recycle, and Make a Difference
This holiday season, let’s celebrate smarter. Before you toss that empty ink cartridge or shop for new ones, think of the impact your choices can make. Recycling and shopping with Planet Green Recycle doesn’t just benefit you—it fuels fundraising efforts and protects our planet for generations to come.
So, let’s get started today:
- Recycle your cartridges with a free label from Planet Green Recycle. HERE
- Shop for remanufactured ink and toner using your chosen fundraiser’s Program ID to give 20% back to the fundraiser you support. HERE
Together, we can make this holiday season meaningful and sustainable. Let’s give the gift of sustainability—because the planet deserves a little holiday cheer, too.
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