Toner and ink cartridges
Products: Toner cartridges, ink cartridges
Info: Even when ink or toner cartridges are empty, fine residues remain inside; toner powder is suspected of being carcinogenic. Empty ink and toner cartridges should not be disposed of with household waste, they can be recycled.
Avoiding/reducing: Use refillable toner and ink cartridges to save money and protect the environment. Print only the information you need.
Recycling/environmentally sound disposal: Refillable ink cartridges are rinsed, electronic parts checked and replaced if necessary. They are refilled and returned to the retailer after a quality check. Refillable toner cartridges are cleaned, disassembled and worn parts replaced. After refilling, they are checked and returned to the retailer. Non-refillable toner and ink cartridges are shredded and recycled as much as possible (plastic and metal components). Toner residue is sent to incinerators for energy recovery.