Cartridge World Partners To Increase Environmental Education

Posted on August 27, 2007 by Bill Dube

World’s Largest Ink Refiller Provides Support for Go Green Initiative, National Schools

Emeryville, CA. – Cartridge World, the World’s largest printer ink cartridge refilling and remanufacturing retailer, today announced it has partnered with the Go Green Initiative, a non-profit organization dedicated to creating a culture of environmental responsibility, for its “Students & Teachers Unite” September promotion.

The “Students & Teachers Unite” promotion will give students, teachers and PTA members who present valid K-12 identifications a 20 percent discount on refilled or remanufactured printer cartridges, when they exchange an empty cartridge. Cartridge World also announced it is donating $10,000 to the Go Green Initiative, and will distribute its educational materials to schools around the nation.

Cartridge World is no stranger to helping local environmental support initiatives. The company has an established recycling fundraising program with community groups, schools and businesses throughout the nation. The fundraising programs invite participants to collect empty ink and toner cartridges, and Cartridge World will offer to buy back those cartridges to ensure each one is recycled properly.

“Cartridge World’s program provides our client schools with an ideal opportunity to put the principles of the Go Green Initiative (GGI) into action,” said GGI Founder Jill Buck.  “By recycling ink cartridges, and purchasing replacement cartridges that are reusable, the parents, teachers and administrators on campus are role modeling environmentally responsible behavior for the students.

Since January 2006, schools participating in the GGI have removed 39.6 million pounds of recyclable material from the U.S. waste stream, resulting in, among other environmental benefits, the avoidance of 31 million metric pounds of greenhouse gas emissions and 208 billion BTU’s of energy use.

 “This is a great way for Cartridge World to help give back to schools in communities around the nation,” said Cartridge World CEO Burt Yarkin. “The schools can use the money they save on cartridges for needed supplies and fundraising efforts.”

If your company or group is interested in establishing a printer cartridge recycle program contact 1-888-99-REFILL to find a store near you.

About Cartridge World

Emeryville, CA-based Cartridge World is the world’s fastest growing ink and toner refilling retailer in the $80 billion printer cartridge industry. The company refills empty ink cartridges and remanufactures empty toner cartridges for inkjet printers, laser printers, fax machines, and photocopiers with top quality, brand-specific ink and toners; It offers consumers and businesses a more affordable option to buying new, provides a 100% satisfaction money-back guarantee and helps the environment by keeping cartridges out of landfills. Voted #1 in the category of toner replacement services by Entrepreneur Magazine Franchisee 500, Cartridge World has more than 1,400 franchised retail locations in 36 countries.  Cartridge World North America was founded in 2003. There are currently 550 locations open in the United States, with 800 locations expected by the end of 2007.

About Go Green Initiative

The Go Green Initiative is a simple, comprehensive program designed to create a culture of environmental responsibility on school campuses across the nation. Founded in 2002, the Go Green Initiative unites parents, students, teachers and school administrators in an effort to make real and lasting changes in their campus communities that will protect children and the environment for years to come. For more information

www.gogreeninitiative.org