Make Shopping for Printer Cartridges More Environmentally Friendly
Printer cartridges are major contributors to environmental damage. Once they reach landfill sites, it is virtually too late to do anything to reverse the very damaging effects they have on our planet. The plastic parts of a print cartridge can take thousands of years to decompose.
Not only is it expensive to have the empty cartridges taken to a hazardous landfill, but it is also considered dangerous. They emit toxic chemicals which seep into the ground and cause mass contamination to the soil and ground water.
Of the millions of printer cartridges that are sold in South Africa alone, it is estimated that only approximately 30% of them are recycled. The scary statistics are that the unrecycled casings that end up in landfills every year would fill the equivalent of 35 forty-foot shipping containers. That would be quite a sight.
It’s time we all thought about recycling and reusing our printer cartridges, in order to make an impactful positive difference to our environment. We are here to help you think about these things and make it all a simple process.
At Raydian, we are passionate about our environmental contributions for the good. We understand the importance of recycling, and how it positively impacts our planet. It seems like a daunting task to start doing on one’s own, but when we all start thinking about the environmental impact of recycling, and we all actively engage in recycling our printer cartridges, the positive impact can be huge. It does not cost anything to recycle. It can save you money.
Responsible Business Practice
Teaching employees to be more aware of the environment is very important. Encouraging team members to follow a responsible recycling programme is central to good business practice. Understanding why it is vital for our planet to responsibly dispose of printer cartridges is a good office initiative. Did you know that if you throw away just one unit, it can add 1 kg to an already over-full landfill site?
We live in such a fast-paced world, where life is all about a quick fix – a fast turnaround. It seems so much easier to throw the empty container into the bin than find somewhere to take it for recycling. At Raydian, we take that hassle out of your workplace. We believe in an environmental approach to supplying office needs. The impact of recycling on the cost of printer cartridges is huge. Think about it – the more we recycle, the lower the chance of the prices of new cartridges rocketing.
The Impact on The Environment
What happens if you do not recycle your printer cartridge, and instead, you buy a new one? The manufacturer purchases new materials. Each new container is made from metals and plastics that are derived from a limited supply of natural resources. Metals used in a printer cartridge are mined and refined, while the plastic component is produced from oil. If we took time to learn more about this, we should then be asking ourselves why we would want to waste these precious natural materials on something that gets thrown away as waste, when instead we should be looking at sustainable options. If we manufacture 100 000 new cartridges, then five more tons of aluminium, 40 more tons of plastic, and 250 000 more gallons of oil are used – or more to the point – wasted.
For every printer cartridge that is not recycled, we contribute to global warming. If manufacturers used recycled cartridges, then the process of manufacturing takes less time and produces lower greenhouse gas emissions. That is a win.
The earth is directly affected by the amount of energy that we use. If we do not need to use up our valuable energy resources, then we should not. We need to conserve energy and stop harming the planet. Using energy wisely and responsibly is the message here.
Why not call Raydian today? Speak to us today about our refill service. We offer the best managed print solutions, office automation, and sustainable solutions for the printer cartridge you would otherwise have thrown away. Let us quote you, and you will see how much we can save you in time and money. You will also be proud about what you are doing to save our planet!