Greening Your Ink Cartridges
Recycling or refilling ink cartridges is better for the environment and saves you money.
The ink found in the average ink cartridge contains some pretty nasty stuff. Most ink is petroleum based and releases volatile organic compounds into the air when you print. Many of these VOCs are known carcinogens. Some other common components include colorant, fixative, resin, biocide and fungicide.
So it's good to keep cartridges out of landfills and explore other earth-friendly ink options. Soy-based ink is a great alternative to regular ink. Also, recycling ink cartridges or having them refilled saves money in the long run and is better for the environment. PrintCountry makes it easy to recycle your cartridges. They will send you a prepaid recycling pouch. Just mail it back and they will take care of the rest. You can receive a little extra cash for recycling cartridges too. Cartridge World, located in downtown Boise, can refill your ink cartridge.
