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How Restore can help reduce the environmental impacts of your toner cartridges
Uh oh! The ‘low toner’ light has just flashed on, part way through a print run…
Quick! Get a new cartridge out of its wrapper, insert and press… Stop right there!
Where are you going to dispose of that old toner cartridge? If you throw it in general waste, it will end up in landfill, a double whammy of wrongdoing as burying cartridges can leach toxins and metals into the soil and, frankly, is a waste of valuable resources.
The problem with discarded toner cartridges
They may seem harmless, but toner cartridges contain materials that are harmful to the environment. These include plastics, metals, and residual ink or toner, which can leach into the soil and water as they degrade, contaminating vertebrates and invertebrates alike. When we throw away empty cartridges, we’re not only polluting the environment but also contributing to the depletion of these resources as their initial manufacture consumes significant energy and resources.
Why cartridge recycling is a good thing
Reduces landfill waste
recycling diverts cartridges from landfills, reducing the volume of waste and the potential for harmful substances to leach into the environment.
Conserves resources
recycling reclaims valuable materials like plastic and metal, which can be used to manufacture new products. This reduces the need to extract virgin resources, saving energy and minimising environmental disruption.
Reduces pollution
recycling uses less energy than manufacturing new cartridges from scratch, which translates to a lower carbon footprint and reduced air and water pollution.
Saves energy
the amount of energy needed to recycle and reuse materials is significantly lower than the energy required to produce new.
Why are you telling me this?
Because you need to know that Restore Recycle, now part of Restore Datashred’s comprehensive recycling solutions, understands the importance of responsible toner cartridge disposal and offers secure and environmentally friendly recycling. We make it easy for you to recycle your empty toner cartridges and to minimise your environmental impact. In fact, toner cartridge recycling is just one element of our broader commitment to sustainability, as outlined on our Complete Recycling page.
Secure collection: we provide secure collection containers for your empty toner cartridges, ensuring they are stored safely and preventing any leakage or contamination.
Environmentally responsible disposal: we are partners with certified recycling specialists who work to strict environmental standards. These facilities dismantle the cartridges, recover reusable materials, and dispose of any remaining waste responsibly.
Data security: we understand the importance of data security, it’s what our business is founded on. If your toner cartridges contain any sensitive information, our highly secure processes and modern shredding machinery can destroy these before sending the fragments for recycling, and we guarantee complete data protection throughout. This gives you peace of mind knowing your confidential information is handled securely and responsibly.
Convenient service: we offer flexible collection schedules wherever you are, and a system of discreet, lockable recycling bins for your workplace, making toner cartridge recycling convenient and hassle-free.
Taking the first step into Complete Recycling
By choosing to recycle your toner cartridges with Restore Recycle, you're making a tangible difference in protecting the environment. It's a small change that can have a big impact.Contact Restore Datashred today to learn more about our toner recycling services, now part of the Restore Recycle offering, and how we can help you tone up your sustainability goals!
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