| As a normal practice, individuals simply throw | | | | is environmentally friendly, as it does not generate |
| away printer ink cartridge once they are empty. | | | | toxic fumes. |
| However, since the inception of used cartridges, | | | | Many offices prefer recycling used ink cartridges, |
| the method has slightly altered; the cartridges | | | | and in many areas, it has become a law to |
| need to be refilled once out of ink. This saves a | | | | recycle used inkjet cartridges. Recycling reduces |
| lot of money and, more importantly, reduces | | | | wastes that are created from plastics and |
| environmental pollution. Individuals have to use an | | | | chemicals. An ink cartridge is made from plastic |
| ink refill kit to refill the cartridge just before it | | | | and chemicals, and if it is disposed off in an |
| goes completely dry. This is an economical option | | | | improper way, it may release fumes that are |
| because the cost of the refill is comparatively less | | | | harmful for health of both man and animals. |
| than the cost of buying a new inkjet cartridge. | | | | It is observed that some of the recycling |
| Moreover, refilling used cartridges is very simple, | | | | programs offered by inkjet cartridge |
| and individuals can simply follow the instructions. It | | | | manufacturers are not eco-friendly. They just |
| is advisable to keep an ink-refill handy to avoid | | | | melt down a cartridge along with other plastic and |
| last minute rushing. | | | | waste material into an unprocessed, malleable |
| Some companies offer to recycle used ink | | | | form. This can be fatal for human health, and |
| cartridges, and give discounts on new cartridges in | | | | therefore, it is advisable to dispose off used ink |
| exchange for the used ones. They break down a | | | | cartridges in a safe way. It is recommended to |
| used ink cartridge, clean it, and reassemble it for | | | | send a used cartridge to a re-manufacturing |
| refilling. This remanufactured cartridge is then | | | | program, rather than in a regular recycling plant. |
| reintroduced on the market for sale. This process | | | | |