Happy Earth Day!

Every effort we take to reduce waste, energy, and the use of non-renewable resources is a step toward a healthier planet. As we recognize Earth Day, we want to point out a few facts about ink cartridges that might surprise you!

Earthshare.org shares these facts:   

• It takes 80% less energy to remanufacture cartridges from recycled cartridge plastic.
• The manufacturing process for each new cartridge requires almost a gallon of oil.
• Recycled cartridges cost up to 80 percent less than new cartridges.
• Cartridge components will spend anywhere from 450 – 1,000 years decomposing in landfills.
• More than 13 cartridges are thrown away each second in the U.S. alone.
• Printer cartridges can be refilled up to 15 times.
• 97% of the materials used to make cartridges can be reused and recycled. 

Inkbarn is a supplier of remanufactured print cartridges. These second-life cartridges perform “as well as, or better than,” new ink cartridges. Inkbarn offers a 100% satisfaction and performance guarantee, and maintains a commitment to the environment, incredible savings, high quality products and excellent customer service.