How Green Is Your Print Cartridge? Cartridges returned through HP's Planet Partners Return-and-Recycle program never end up in landfills! Check out the two-minute HP inkjet print cartridge video to find out how! » HP Street Challenge—How Green Is Your Print Cartridge? Did You Know? As of December 2009, more than 320 million HP LaserJet and HP inkjet print cartridges have been returned and recycled worldwide since the program began in 1991, representing a weight of nearly 390 million pounds. Those cartridges could fill nearly 300 Olympic-sized swimming pools. HP makes it easy for customers to participate - no matter where they live. As of December 2009, HP LaserJet print cartridge return and recycling is available to HP customers in more than 50 countries, regions and territories around the world, covering 90% of the addressable market. HP has developed an engineering breakthrough that enables the use of post-consumer recycled plastics in the production of new Original HP inkjet print cartridges. » Start recycling now » Learn more about Planet Partners, HP's environmental recycling program The myth of remanufactured cartridges: Some may think that remanufactured cartridges are better for the environment. However, with remanufactured cartridges you need to know what actually happens with the cartridges when returned. Here are some stats from an InfoTrends study*: 21% of toner and 41% of ink cartridges collected by remanufacturers can't be profitably remanufactured 60% of the unusable ink and 71% of the unusable toner cartridges and replacement parts go to a landfill. Original HP cartridges returned through HP Planet Partners are never sent to a landfill. » Learn more about HP's Enviornmental Efforts Promote environmentally conscious behavior-- Sign your customers up for HP PurchasEdge so they can begin earning points for recycling today!   » Learn more about this program on our PurchasEdge page HP programs such as PurchasEdge help your customers earn rewards while being environmentally responsible. For instance, PurchasEdge members are able to receive points for recycling through 2009. PurchasEdge also offers the following environmental benefits to its members: Provides customers with a free and easy return and recycling solution for their empty genuine HP cartridges. Provides a recycling solution that customers feel positive about on an emotional and environmental level. Provides members with another means to earn points toward free HP products. Learn more about this program on our PurchasEdge page. Awareness - Reman vs. Recycle Q and A» Download here Customizable Enviornmental Ad Show your environmentally conscious customers that you share HP's commitment to the environment. If you would like to use this ad, please go to www.hppartnerads.com to order. » Download a preview of this ad. Environmental videos » HP ink cartridge "closed loop" recycling process—Phase I Get an exclusive behind the scenes tour of HP’s ink cartridge recycling facility in Nashville, Tennessee. » HP ink cartridge "closed loop" recycling process—Phase II Take a look at the plastics processing facility in Montreal, Quebec, where recycled cartridge plastic from HP Planet Partners is combined with other sources of recycled plastic and processed into recycled plastic pellets for use in the manufacturing of new HP ink cartridges. Additionally, get a look at HP's latest "closed loop" recycling innovations. » HP "closed loop" recycling animated video A simple description of HP's "closed loop" recycling process. » HP reuse and recycling video Check out the HP reuse and recycling video that summarizes HP's end-of-use programs to ensure that unneeded or unwanted IT equipment and printer supplies get disposed of properly. Call your SYNNEX Sales Rep for more information on HP Supplies 1-800-456-4822   * Based on 12-month time period after fully implemented at anticipated 2008 cartridge sales.