“Cradle to cradle” is a term applied to items that are designed with a second or even third life in mind. So, instead of being recycled, cradle-to-cradle items simply become something else useful and environmentally friendly after their initial purpose is fulfilled.
As you might imagine, this concept is the complete opposite of the way things are designed today. But, until someone comes up with a way to design cradle-to-cradle printer ink cartridges, we’re stuck finding clever ways to turn them into something other than landfill fodder.
Here are a few of the best ideas:
Five Unique Things Made from Recycled Printer Cartridges
Spent cartridges are finding new life outside of landfills.