How Remanufactured Ink Helps the Planet - And Why It’s Time to Make the Switch

Every time you toss an empty ink cartridge into the trash, it sets off a chain reaction of waste that lasts far longer than the few hundred pages that cartridge printed.

In fact, most printer cartridges are made from high-grade plastic that can take up to 1,000 years to decompose in a landfill. That’s a millennium of environmental damage - for something you used up in a week.

But there's a better way forward.

By switching to remanufactured ink cartridges, you're not just saving money - you're helping save the planet.

The Environmental Toll of Single-Use Cartridges

Over 375 million ink and toner cartridges are thrown away each year in the U.S. alone. Most of these end up in landfills or incinerators, releasing toxic chemicals and microplastics into the soil, air, and water.

The impact includes:

• Oil usage – It takes about 3.5 ounces of oil to make a single new ink cartridge. Multiply that by hundreds of millions and you get a staggering petroleum footprint.
• Greenhouse gas emissions – Manufacturing and transporting new cartridges generates unnecessary CO₂.
• Plastic pollution – Cartridges degrade slowly, shedding microplastics into ecosystems and even food chains.

And most of it? Totally preventable.

What Makes Remanufactured Ink Eco-Friendly?

A remanufactured cartridge starts life as an original OEM unit. Instead of ending up in a landfill, it’s collected, inspected, and rebuilt into a high-performance cartridge that works just like the original.

At Discount Ink & Toner, our Certified Remanufactured Printer Cartridges (CRPCs) are:

• Made in the USA, reducing overseas shipping emissions
• Built from reclaimed OEM cores, keeping plastic out of landfills
• Tested to meet or exceed OEM print quality, ensuring no waste from reprints
• Refilled using premium inks, extending the usable life of the cartridge
• Shipped in minimal, recyclable packaging, to reduce total environmental impact

Every remanufactured cartridge you use helps conserve energy, reduce waste, and support the circular economy.

Sustainability That Doesn’t Sacrifice Quality

Some people assume that "eco-friendly" means "lower quality." But with Discount Ink & Toner, that's never the case.

Our CRPCs go through rigorous quality control and print testing to ensure they perform just as well as brand-new cartridges from OEM manufacturers. In fact, many of our customers can't tell the difference - except in cost.

And unlike cheap overseas knockoffs, we stand behind every cartridge with a 100% satisfaction guarantee.

Join the Movement Toward Responsible Printing

Sustainable printing isn't just for eco-activists anymore - it’s a practical choice for households, schools, businesses, and government offices that want to cut costs and do their part for the environment.

Every time you choose a remanufactured cartridge, you:

• Keep plastic out of landfills
• Cut back on oil and emissions
• Support American jobs
• Reduce your printing costs by up to 70%
• Take a small but meaningful stand against unnecessary waste

Ready to make the switch?

Explore our wide selection of Certified Remanufactured Printer Cartridges at
👉 www.discountinkandtoner.com

Print smarter. Spend less. Waste nothing.