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Better alternatives to Printer Ink Cartridges

Ink cartridges are bulky, expensive, and difficult to recycle properly. Tank printers eliminate cartridges entirely, using bottled ink that creates significantly less plastic waste.

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AlternativeEco ScoreWhy it's betterLink
Eco-Tank Printer (Refillable)9.6/10No cartridges, massive cost savings, less waste.View
Remanufactured Cartridges8.5/10Reuses existing plastic, cheaper than new.View
Laser Printer (Toner)8.2/10Longer lasting, often easier to recycle cartridges.View

Recommended swaps

Eco-Tank Printer (Refillable)

Eco Score: 9.6/10
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No cartridges, massive cost savings, less waste.

Remanufactured Cartridges

Eco Score: 8.5/10
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Reuses existing plastic, cheaper than new.

Laser Printer (Toner)

Eco Score: 8.2/10
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Longer lasting, often easier to recycle cartridges.

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