After replacing my P-touch label cartridge, I looked at the old cartridge which is made of plastic and wondered if it could be recycled like printer cartridges. So I wrote Brother an email to ask. They got back to me right away to let me know that they do have a program to recycle consumables.
http://www.brother-usa.com/environment/TonerInkDisposal.aspxThey subscribe to the 5R Concept:
Refuse: Avoid purchase of environmentally burdensome materials whenever possible
Reduce: Reduce waste material
Reuse: Reuse waste material without processing
Reform: Reuse materials in a different form
Recycle: Reuse materials as resources
Their program to dispose of toner, ink, and used consumables is very easy. You print out a free prepaid shipping label, and ship back the toner, ink, or P-touch cartridge. According to their site, some of the components are remanufactured, some are reused, and unusable items are processed through WTE (waste to energy).
As I like to say, it never hurts to ask :)
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