Case study: Recycling printer cartridges for HP Inc.
Recycling of original HP Inc. ink cartridges: PDR as a partner of a global player.
The challenge
HP Inc. was looking for an economical recycling solution for its ink cartridges. Because environmental protection and sustainability are core components of HP Inc.'s corporate strategy, the products recovered from ink cartridges should flow directly back into the production of new cartridges.
The solution
HP Inc. initiated the worldwide "Planet Partners Program" - a comprehensive collection system for used Original HP Inc. ink cartridges. PDR in Thurnau primarily recycles volumes for EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa).
HP Inc. Planet Partners Program:
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The recycling plant.
We are proud to be able to recycle over 95% of returned ink cartridges, more than 70% of which are recyclable. In Europe's only plant for the material recycling of ink cartridges, we process cartridges sorted by type. A major challenge was to cleanly separate the ink from the solids. The innovative plant makes it possible to recover precious metals, high-quality plastics and steel in a multi-stage recycling process, which are then returned to the production cycle.
The know-how.
- As an EMEA partner of HP Inc. since 2002, PDR is responsible for the recycling of original HP Inc. ink cartridges.
- PDR has extensive experience in dealing with hazardous waste such as ink residues.
- PDR is certified as a primary treatment facility according to ElektroG.
- PDR is involved in the transboundary shipment of waste (EU regulation on the export and import of waste) and offers support in the preparation and checking of official forms.
- PDR uses special software to ensure complete documentation of the material flow in accordance with HP Inc. specifications such as input, storage, processing, recycling rate and output.
- PDR played a key role in the development of an individual concept for collection and recovery.
