Beginning at the end of September, Epson is accepting large format printer ink and toner cartridges for recycling. Cartridges from all models and makes are included.
Epson’s Collect&Recycle programme has been in operation in Europe since the beginning of 2006. It is now an integral part of Epson’s Environmental Vision 2050 sustainability programme. The programme provides collection boxes throughout South Africa and Europe, designed to handle cartridges from businesses, including professional printers. Previously, recycling services for large format printers was not available. Consumers can register and request a collection box at the company’s website: www.epson-europe.com/environment/collectandrecycle. The box will be delivered within five business days. When the box is full, the customer can use the online forum to request a pick-up and a replacement box.
All of the cartridges collected through the programme are recycled or properly disposed of if the materials have reached their end of life cycle. Ideally, the plastic components from the cartridges are recycled into products for use in manufacturing and construction; metal parts are smelted and recycled into products for industrial applications.
Martin Johns, Epson’s Senior Product Manager Large Format Printers, said the company is eager to help reduce the carbon footprint with its European programmes. “With leadership comes responsibility. A key element of Epson’s broad-ranging environmental commitments is to ensure a reduction in the number of ink cartridges that end up in landfill. We believe the best way to do that is to run a free, convenient and high-quality collection and recycling programme. I’m happy that we’ve now been able to extend this initiative to cartridges from our range of large format printers.”
Source: GraphixWire
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