Of the 160,000 empty cartridges thrown away daily, less than 25% are recycled. Each year, nearly 50 million plastic cartridges join the heaps of trash already sitting in landfills around the world. One single-use toner cartridge contributes another 8.3 kg of carbon dioxide to the atmosphere as it slowly decomposes, often contaminating surrounding soil and water.
How Reflexion Cartridges Benefit the Environment
Environmentally friendly ink and toner cartridges are just one of the many ways Tecknolaser strives to protect and improve the planet. Instead of supplying new cartridges, the unique Reflexion continuous manufacturing process saves 90,000 litres of valuable oil each year and diverts 240 tons of waste that would otherwise be destined for life in a landfill.
Simply recycling used printer cartridges can decrease emissions by nearly 50%. However, Reflexion uses a continuous remanufacturing process, which according to an independent study conducted by PE International, is the most environmentally friendly approach.
According to the PE International study, Reflexion’s continuous remanufacturing reduces emissions and environmental impact by nearly 75% compared to single use cartridges disposed in landfills. Reflexion cartridges emit only 2.1kg of carbon dioxide with considerable improvement to global warming potential, ozone depletion, and acidification.
A Reflexion cartridge is reused an average of ten times through high-quality remanufacturing. During each cycle, worn or damaged components are replaced with superior quality new parts for a cartridge that exceeds OEM specifications. Rather than disposing of used pieces, nearly 100% of the cartridge is recycled in an approved facility for the most environmentally-friendly printing option available.
The PE International study confirms:
- A remanufactured Reflexion cartridge reuses at least 85% of the original material. The remaining components are recycled
- Carbon dioxide emissions are reduced by 74%.
- Reflexion remanufacturing procedures consume 70% less energy than single use cartridges left in landfills.
- The Reflexion brand was superior in its benefits to the environment. Reflexion cartridges were found to emit 46% less gas than a single use system and 30% less than a remanufactured cartridge.
- Global warming effects are 72% less if you choose Reflexion cartridges over single use products.
Tecknolaser’s Commitment to the Environment
Besides providing an eco-friendly alternative for printing that decreases greenhouse gases by nearly 75%, Tecknolaser’s commitment to the environment is reflected throughout its business operations.