Planet Green Recycle Blog
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, by Planet Green E-Waste’s Forgotten Kid: Why Ink & Toner Cartridges Matter
When people talk about e-waste, the conversation usually centers on big-ticket items: cell phones, laptops, televisions, or kitchen appliances. But one of the most common...
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, by Planet Green How Much is Too Much? The Carbon and Resource Cost of New Cartridges
Most people see a printer cartridge as a small, everyday item. But behind that small piece of plastic is a surprisingly large environmental cost. Every...
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, by Planet Green Cartridges in the Circular Economy: Challenges & Opportunities
The phrase “circular economy” has become a buzzword in sustainability circles, but what does it really mean? In simple terms, it’s about designing products and...
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, by Planet Green From Your Desk to the Return Label: The Rise of Mail-In Cartridge Recycling
For years, recycling ink cartridges often meant relying on office collection bins, retail drop-off points, or corporate programs tied to large accounts. But as more...
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, by Planet Green When Printers Go Green: Municipal Bans on Single-Use Cartridges
The world is waking up to a simple truth: we cannot continue to build everything as disposable. Plastic straws, grocery bags, foam containers — they’ve...
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, by Planet Green The Disappearance of U.S. Remanufacturing: Can It Be Reversed?
For decades, the United States had a thriving remanufacturing industry built on something most people never thought twice about: empty ink cartridges. When your printer...
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, by Planet Green How to Boost Your Fundraiser This Back-to-School Season
The new school year brings fresh opportunities — not just for students and parents, but for your fundraiser too. Whether you're a school, nonprofit, church,...
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, by Planet Green Where to Recycle Ink Cartridges for Free (And Get Paid for It)
If you’re staring at a pile of empty ink cartridges wondering what to do next, you're not alone. Millions of households and offices go through...
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, by Planet Green Why Remanufactured Ink Cartridges Are the Smartest Way to Save Money
In a time when prices seem to rise across the board, smart consumers are looking for ways to stretch their budgets without sacrificing quality. One...
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, by Planet Green The Hidden Waste in Every Amazon Ink Cartridge Purchase (And How to Avoid It)
Amazon is known for convenience, fast shipping, and seemingly endless product options. But when it comes to buying ink cartridges, what looks like a deal...
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, by Planet Green Ink Cartridge Recycling for Schools, Churches & Nonprofits: How to Start Earning Today
Fundraising is a challenge for any organization - especially when it depends on bake sales, car washes, or door-to-door campaigns. But what if your school,...
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, by Planet Green OEM Surplus Ink: What It Is, Why It’s Legal, and How to Get It for Less
When it comes to replacing your printer ink, you're often faced with three options: buying brand-new OEM cartridges at full price, risking cheap knockoffs from...
