The United States Postal Service has entered into a new pilot program where customers can recycle small electronics and inkjet cartridges by mailing them free of charge. Postage-paid envelopes will be available at 1500 post offices in 10 pilot areas throughout the country, including Washington, Chicago, Los Angeles and San Diego.
You’ll simply pick up an envelope at a participating location and drop the inkjet cartridge or small electronic item in the mail. Small electronics include PDA’s, Blackberries, digital cameras, iPods and MP3 players. Clover Technologies, a company that recycles, remanufactures and remarkets inkjet cartridges, laser cartridges and small electronics will pay for all the postage. USPS is hoping that the “mail back” program will helps consumers make more environmentally friendly decisions by providing an easy way of disposal.
This program sounds neat. It’s easy and it seems to benefit all parties involved - most importantly, the environment. What are your thoughts?
Justin
