Learning Center - How Can Supporters Help a Fundraiser Through Their Purchases?

Supporters can help a fundraiser through their purchases by using an organization's Planet Green Recycle Program ID when purchasing qualifying ink and toner cartridges. When eligible purchases are associated with a participating organization's Program ID, a portion of the purchase is credited to that organization's fundraising account.

The Planet Green Recycle Fundraising Program was designed to allow supporters to contribute to schools, nonprofits, churches, community groups, sports teams, and other organizations through everyday purchasing activities. Rather than requiring supporters to purchase specialty fundraising products, the program allows them to support a cause while buying printer supplies they already need.

Participation begins when a supporter receives an organization's Program ID. This identifier connects qualifying purchases to the fundraiser and allows Planet Green Recycle to track fundraising activity on behalf of the participating organization. The Program ID may be shared through newsletters, emails, websites, social media posts, flyers, fundraising campaigns, or direct communication from the organization.

When supporters purchase qualifying OEM surplus or remanufactured ink and toner cartridges through Planet Green Recycle and provide the organization's Program ID, the purchase becomes associated with that fundraiser. This allows the organization to receive fundraising credit from eligible transactions.

Supporters often participate through routine purchasing needs. Home offices, small businesses, schools, healthcare practices, contractors, nonprofits, professional offices, and many other organizations regularly replace printer cartridges as part of normal operations. By using a Program ID when making these purchases, supporters can contribute to a fundraiser without altering their existing printing requirements.

The fundraising impact of purchases can extend beyond individual supporters. Families, friends, employees, volunteers, community members, local businesses, and professional networks may all participate by using the same Program ID when ordering qualifying printer supplies. As awareness grows, a larger number of purchases can contribute to the fundraising effort over time.

One advantage of purchase-based fundraising is that it can continue throughout the year. Unlike fundraising events that occur during a limited campaign period, printer cartridges are replaced whenever they become depleted. This creates recurring opportunities for supporters to contribute through future purchases whenever printer supplies are needed.

Organizations often encourage supporters to save their Program ID for future orders and share it with others who regularly purchase printer supplies. This helps expand participation while creating additional opportunities for fundraising activity.

The purchase component of the Planet Green Recycle Fundraising Program works alongside cartridge recycling efforts. Some supporters contribute by recycling eligible empty cartridges, while others contribute through qualifying purchases. Many supporters choose to participate in both activities, helping organizations generate fundraising support through multiple channels.

Since 1999, Planet Green Recycle has helped organizations raise funds by connecting everyday printer supply needs with charitable and community fundraising efforts. The purchase-based fundraising model allows supporters to direct a portion of qualifying printer cartridge purchases toward organizations they care about while continuing to buy products they already use.

Supporters help a fundraiser through their purchases by using the organization's Program ID when ordering qualifying ink and toner cartridges from Planet Green Recycle. These purchases generate fundraising credit for the participating organization, creating an ongoing opportunity to support schools, nonprofits, churches, clubs, and community groups through routine printer supply purchasing activities.