(2015) Inkjet Cartridge Disposal, August 17, 2015. Natural Resources, Department of
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Abstract
More than 13 million inkjet cartridges are disposed every second in the United States, an estimated 375 million each year. The average toner cartridge is composed of 40 percent plastic, 40 percent metal and small amounts of rubber, paper, foam and toner. Of the materials that make up ink cartridges, 97 percent can be reused and recycled. Unfortunately, only 5 percent of used or empty printer cartridges are recycled.
| Item Type: | Departmental Report |
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| Keywords: | recycled, ink, cartridges |
| Subjects: | Laws and regulations > Environmental laws and regulations Natural resources and environment Natural resources and environment > Waste disposal and hazardous sites Natural resources and environment > Waste disposal and hazardous sites > Recycling |
| ID Code: | 34752 |
| Deposited By: | Margaret Barr |
| Deposited On: | 15 Dec 2020 17:42 |
| Last Modified: | 15 Dec 2020 17:42 |
| URI: | https://publications.iowa.gov/id/eprint/34752 |