- 13 November, 2004 -

Cartridge World, the largest retailer of cartridge refilling services in the world, reinforces its commitment to saving the environment by celebrating America Recycles Day on November 15. America Recycles 2004 is one of the most comprehensive recycling awareness campaigns in the nation. Each year millions of people become better informed about the advantages of recycling at home and buying recycled products as a result of the group's efforts. Last year, thousands signed pledges to recycle and buy recycled. Cartridge World provides consumers and businesses with an alternative option to buying new brand-name ink-jet and toner cartridges in efforts to protect the environment. This proactive solution to waste reduction is a win-win situation for consumers, entrepreneurs and the environment. "Today, the 80 percent of printer users that dispose of their cartridges adds up to 350 million cartridges discarded in landfills each year," said Burt Yarkin, president of Cartridge World North America. "With Cartridge World's continued commitment to recycle printer cartridges, it's only a matter of time until recycling cartridges is as common as separating waste material in our homes for the recycle bins." Cartridge World has established a recycling fundraiser program with several public and private schools. The recycling program invites both students and teachers from local schools to drop off their empty ink cartridges and Cartridge World will donate a set amount of money for every cartridge back to the participating school or program. About America Recycles Day America Recycles Day is a national all-volunteer, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. The goal of the annual campaign is to encourage Americans to recycle and to buy recycled products. Since its inception in 1997, the campaign has grown substantially. Last year, residents in every state of the nation participated in America Recycles Day and pledged to recycle. For more information please visit www.americarecyclesday.org. About Cartridge World Cartridge World was founded in South Australia in 1991. In addition to providing refill services, Cartridge World's more than 700 locations worldwide deal in compatible and original manufacturer cartridges for inkjet printers, laser printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as additional supplies for fax machines and copiers. Cartridge World was recently named the #1 Toner Replacement Service franchise for 2004 according to Entrepreneur Magazine. For more information, visit www.cartridgeworldusa.com.

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