Posts Tagged ‘ink and toner’
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Green Life: 12 gift ideas and a few more for stocking stuffers
With the holidays around the corner, many people are turning to green alternatives for gift options. I wanted to share this article from the Montreal Gazette that has provided some interesting eco friendly gift ideas.
MONTREAL – “On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, an eco-friendly gift that really sucked.”
You don’t want your love to be singing that little ditty this Christmas, do you? Let’s face it, some so-called “green gifts” are really more for the giver than the recipient. Sure, you want your friends and family to know that you care about the planet. And I am all for reusing gift bags, avoiding battery-operated toys, making your own gifts and fashioning original holiday cards from last year’s haul. But who really wants phosphate-free dish soap for Christmas? And please, no compact fluorescent bulbs in my stocking this year.
Monday, December 14, 2009
Remanufactured Ink and Toner Cartridge Company Announces First Web Video in a Video Series About Electronic Waste and Environmentalism for Green Businesses
Brad Roderick, executive vice president of InkCycle, whose history as an environmentalist dates back to his childhood farming roots, is featured in the first video, speaking about his company (InkCycle) and family’s environmental goals. “The premise was that if you take really good care of the earth, it’s going to take really good care of you and future generations. That’s what instilled in me this concept of stewardship, or what we now call environmentalism.”
Click here to watch
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
How to properly dispose of your e-waste
Ink and toner cartridges, computer monitors, cables, laptop batteries… they all make our lives so much easier when in use. But, when these items have finally seen better days and must be replaced, they could actually make our lives a lot worse.
This is because many of these high-tech gadgets and parts contain lead, mercury and other dangerous chemicals. Often referred to as “e-waste,” old electronics have become the fastest growing municipal waste in the United States. They’re completely safe sitting on your desk. But, when e-waste is dumped in landfills, the potentially deadly chemicals can easily absorb into the soil and groundwater, possibly even contributing to different forms of cancer.
This article does a wonderful job of explaining how to properly dispose of seven common electronic components.
1. Recycle your toner cartridges with an office supply store.
2. Recycle your ink-jet cartridges through a fundraising campaign.
3. Donate your computer monitor to a nearby school or charity.
4. Send your old CPU back to the manufacturer for proper disposal.
5. Find a group that properly disposes of old cables, many which can be reused.
6. Contact “Free Geek” for information on who can still use your old mouse or keyboard.
7. Give your old laptop battery to groups who can reuse the different parts.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Tickle Me Thursday: Has this ever happened to you?
We found some of the funniest videos about printers, ink and toner.
This is a part of our all-new series called Tickle me Thursday.
Enjoy!