Public policy should not only emphasise print cartridge remanufacturing and refilling, but should also factor in quality, reliability, and final product end-of-life.
Good environmental public policy for printers and cartridges considers all life cycle phases in addressing the interconnected challenges posed by landfill waste, carbon emissions and natural resource depletion.
Remanufacturers should be responsible for the take-back and environmentally sound treatment of their cartridges at the end of their life