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Hewlett Packard could never be blamed for mailing it in when it comes to going green. In an effort to show they are dead serious in their strategy to do their part in making the planet a cleaner and greener place, they have made a conscious effort in regard to used inkjet cartridges.

HP has a new process that manufactures new cartridges from recycled cartridges that are separated and rebuilt from scratch. Called the “closed loop” process, it is said to give used HP inkjet cartridges a sustainable end-of-life value and puts the material back to good use while being environmentally friendly. This, according to representatives from the company based on various news reports.

The process first breaks down plastic in printer cartridges made of PET (polyethylene terephthalate), after which additives including fibers and resins are used to strengthen and regenerate the plastic. The remolded plastic is then used to manufacture new HP inkjet cartridges. The plastics or cartridges are not melted, refilled, resold or sent to a landfill.

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[image from: biginkz.com]