The Canadian Diabetes Association Teams up With Ko-Rec-Type for "Diabetes Recycle Ink"

Important information regarding CDA Calgary's newest program "Diabetes Recycle Ink".

Calgary (PRWEB) July 16, 2003

The Canadian Diabetes Association (CDA) is a non-profit, charitable organization and our mission is to promote the health of Canadians through diabetes research, education, service and advocacy. CDA and Ko-Rec-Type® Canada have joined together to promote the recycling of ink jet cartridges through a new program called Diabetes Recycle Ink, a national recycling initiative that will benefit both the environment and Canadians with diabetes. The Diabetes Recycle Ink program is part of our business Operations, an extension of our successful residential collection program.

Everyday thousands of empty printer cartridges are needlessly disposed of in landfills across the country. In Canada, less than 5 percent of the 30 million cartridges used are actually recycled. Recycling programs such as Diabetes Recycle Ink. not only redirect waste from landfill they help reduce carbon emissions, and conserve natural resources

The Diabetes Recycle Ink. program provides people across the country with a FREE, convenient way to recycle their printer cartridges. Simply place your ink jet cartridge in a pre-addressed, postage paid envelope and drop it in the mail, or deposit them in one of our bins, conveniently located throughout your community. It's that easy!

Donated cartridges will be refilled or remanufactured by Ko-Rec-Type. Cartridges will be thoroughly cleaned reassembled, refilled and inspected. Every component of the cartridge will either be reused or recycled.

If your organization is interested in participating by becoming up a Collection Site Sponsor or a Program Partner, please complete the appropriate registration form and we will forward you a start up package. It's an easy way to help make a difference!

Help someone you know by recycling your used ink cartridges through Diabetes Recycle Ink. Call (403) 509- 0070 to find out how you can get involved.