In the black

Recycling Today, Nov, 2004

Epson America has announced that it is continuing its partnership with FundingFactory, which allows schools and non-profits nationwide to return ink cartridges for rewards that can boost fundraising efforts.

Educational and non-profit organizations can earn points by collecting Epson ink cartridges and sending them to FundingFactory. The cartridges will be converted to energy through an incineration process at a licensed waste-to-energy facility.

Participation in FundingFactory is free to all schools and nonprofit organizations. After registering at www.FundingFactory.com, an organization receives materials to help with its program launch. Registrants can keep track of the points they receive through an easy-to-use online account. The account is credited with points for every eligible Epson cartridge sent to FundingFactory. Organizations can redeem these points for cash or equipment.

John Dillender, Epson vice president of service and support, says, "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."