Pete -
Here's a terse e-mail I fired off to Epson and the Funding Factory as
soon as I read the announcement from Recycling Times. I'm glad you
picked-up on this as well. I'll share any response I get from them.
Are there others who want to take them on with me? In addition to my
local contacts, I'll need solid connections with reputable national
remanufacturing companies? Any leads would be appreciated.
- Jack
Begin forwarded message:
From: jack debell <debell@no.address>
Date: September 14, 2004
To: recycle_support@no.address
Cc: info@no.address
Subject: Funding Factory announcement
Hello:
I just read in Recycling Today that Epson is partnering with the
Funding Factory for return of used Epson cartridges
(http://www.recyclingtoday.com/News/news.asp?Id=6390). I understand
that these cartridges will be incinerated at waste-to-energy
facilities.
This is not recycling! Numerous agencies and organizations have
confirmed this distinction over the years. Epson and the Funding
Factory are doing a grave disservice to our industry and to our youth
by confusing incineration with recycling.
I for one, will not stand for this! Education institutions and trade
groups will soon discover this error as well. Your companys'
announcements must be reversed.
Please contact me directly as soon as possible to rectify this
situation.
Sincerely,
Jack DeBell
Jack DeBell
Director, University of Colorado Recycling Services
UMC 355
207 UCB
Boulder, CO U.S.A. 80309-0207
303.492.8307 office
303.492.3244 fax
debell@no.address
www.colorado.edu/recycling
On Sep 14, 2004, at 3:03 PM, Pete Pasterz wrote:
apparently since they are not refillable, school kids can learn that
incineration is also recycling!
{in today's Recycling Today enews--}
Epson Offering Program to Recycle Ink Cartridges
9/14/2004
Epson America announced that it is continuing its partnership with
FundingFactory that allows schools and nonprofits nationwide to return
ink cartridges for rewards that can boost fundraising efforts and help
the environment. Educational and nonprofit organizations can earn
points by collecting genuine Epson ink cartridges and sending them to
FundingFactory for recycling. The cartridges will be converted to
energy through an environmentally sound incineration process at a
licensed waste-to-energy recycling facility.
Participation in FundingFactory is free to all schools and nonprofit
organizations. Once an organization registers at
www.FundingFactory.com, materials are sent to help them launch the
program and start earning points in an easy-to-use online account. The
account is credited with points for every eligible Epson cartridge
sent to FundingFactory; those points can be redeemed by the
organization for cash and/or equipment.
"Our program partners are ecstatic about the new partnership with
Epson," said Sean Michaels, general manager, FundingFactory. "They
have been asking us to bring Epson on board for quite some time so
they can buy industry leading products for their classrooms and
offices."
"Epson is proud to support schools and nonprofits by offering a
recycling program that has great rewards," said John Dillender, vice
president, service and support, Epson. "All of us must play a role in
protecting the environment and this program does a fine job of
motivating and rewarding the efforts of those who recycle."
For information about Epson and its products, call 1-800-GO-EPSON or
visit the web site at www.epson.com.
Tuesday, September 14, 2004
Jack DeBell
Director, University of Colorado Recycling Services
UMC 355
207 UCB
Boulder, CO U.S.A. 80309-0207
303.492.8307 office
303.492.3244 fax
debell@no.address
www.colorado.edu/recycling
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