Cartridge World of Connecticut
 August, 2008 — Over 70% of toner and ink cartridges are thrown away. Replacement cartridges and toner are costing consumers hundreds of thousands of dollars annually. Cartridge World of Connecticut has a proactive solution to waste reduction that's a win/win for consumers, entrepreneurs and the environment. Every cartridge refilled means one less cartridge in our landfills.
Recycling cartridges is environmentally friendly and you can feel good about supporting sustainable development for the planet’s limited natural resources and not adding to our already overloaded landfills.
With Cartridge World of Connecticut and eastern New York’s continued commitment to recycle printer cartridges, we look forward to the day when recycling cartridges is as common as separating waste material in our homes for the recycle bins.
Did You Know
• It takes about a gallon of oil to make a new laser cartridge.
• Almost 8 cartridges are thrown away per second in the United States alone!
• In North America alone, over 350 million cartridges per year are discarded in our landfills, and that number increases by 12 percent annually!
• A laser cartridge thrown into landfill can take up to 450 years to decompose. Some components made of industrial grade plastics will take over a thousand years to decompose.
• Every remanufactured cartridge saves nearly 3 and 1/2 pounds of solid waste from being deposited in landfills.
• 70 percent of used printer cartridges throughout the world are currently being thrown out.
• In one year, if the world’s discarded cartridges were stacked end-to-end, they would circle the earth over three times.
We Make A Difference.
Now imagine the difference when individuals, then organizations, then cities, then states and then
nations start participating! That is Impact with Effect! At Cartridge World we are not only making a difference, we are changing the world!
It is important that the following message gets out to the 80% of printer users who dispose of their printer cartridges. You don't have to throw out your expensive printer cartridges.
Most printer cartridges can be remanufactured, refilled or reloaded.
• By bringing your used cartridges to Cartridge World, you can help protect our environment, and save 50% compared to the cost of a new cartridge!
• Cartridge World is dedicated to saving consumers, businesses, and the planet!
Cartridge World is a proud member of the Environmental Protection Agency Waste Wise program. Find out more, including where to find your local Cartridge World store, by visiting Cartridge World's Web site.
CNG/SCG Earth Day Week Program Gives Old Sneakers New Life
April 21, 2008 — The Connecticut Natural Gas (CNG) and Southern Connecticut Gas Company (SCG) Employee Volunteer councils are sponsoring the third annual recycling program for sneakers. In partnership with The Connecticut Recyclers Coalition (CRC) and Nike's Reuse-A-Shoe program, the councils will be collecting the sneakers from employees, vendors, and other businesses at its East Hartford and Orange locations.
“This is an environmental project designed to keep discarded sneakers out of landfills and to reuse them for sports surfaces,” said Lissette Andino, coordinator of CNG’s Volunteer Council. “Our employees and vendors have embraced this effort over the past two years and we are now expanding it by being a collection site for other businesses.”
The sneakers will be ground into pebble-size pieces and separated: rubber from the soles will resurface soccer, football and baseball fields and weight room flooring; foam will be used for synthetic basketball and tennis courts and playground surface tiles; and granulated fabric will become padding under hardwood basketball courts.
Any brand or style of athletic shoe is welcome, but the group cannot accept shoes with metal cleats, sandals, dress shoes, or boots. They can be dropped off at the two companies during the week of April 21-25 between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:00 pm.
Locations include:
In the main lobby of CNG’s operations center at 76 Meadow Street, East Hartford
The security center at SCG’s operations center at 60 Marsh Hill Road, Orange
CNG and SCG are a subsidiaries of the Energy East Corporation, a super regional energy services and delivery company in the Northeast. Nike's Reuse-A-Shoe program is an integral part of NikeGO, Nike’s long-term commitment to promote healthier lifestyles for kids through physical activity. Since the Reuse-A-Shoe program began in 1993, Nike has helped donate more than 170 sport surfaces, called NikeGO Places.
Mohawk Fine Papers Keeps Good Company
March 3, 2008 — Domino Magazine, a CondeNet publication which highlights how to simplify your life while in enhancing your home's look in today's busy world, in this month's issue has picked its twenty favorite green companies. The Low-Carbon 20 list which is made up of such notable green brands as Patagonia, Whole Foods and Clif Bar, also includes ClubGreen's own Mohawk Fine Paper.
The magazine sited Mohawk as, "One of the largest U.S. manufacturers to purchase renewable energy and has three carbon-neutral and six FSC- Certified paper lines and uses wind to generate some of its electricity."
The other companies on the list include: Aveda, Benjamin Moore, AIG Insurance, Clif Bar, Nike, DesignTex, Origins, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Patagonia, Timberland, Loewen, Virgin, Method, Google, Whole Foods, Walmart and Steelcase.
BioHeat in Connecticut
 November 11, 2007— If you'd like to know about the latest in Oilheat technology and its availability in Connecticut, the Independent Connecticut Petroleum Council has developed a Web site that reviews everything you need to know about America's newest alternative fuel - BioHeat. This clean, Renewable energy with Domestic content will dramatically reduce reliance on foreign energy, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reduce your home or business's carbon footprint.
Innovations from a number of equipment manufacturers - things like side-wall venting, indirect water heating, and higher efficiency standards have made BioHeat a cost saving alternative. Newer furnaces and boilers are smaller, quieter, and they work wonderfully with other new home heating technologies like programmable thermostats and radiant flooring. Today’s high technology energy solutions reach efficiencies of 90% or higher and dramatically reduce consumption, emissions and save energy dollars.
Through advancing technology, consumer education, equipment maintenance, financing and tax credit programs, and now with BioHeat, the new alternative fuel from renewable, domestically grown agricultural products - we continue to lead the way in reducing emissions, lowering Connecticut's carbon footprint, and ultimately putting a little more green in your pocket. How's that for intelligent warmth!
Trane Platinum Sponsor of Greenbuild Conference
October 31, 2007— Trane, a global provider of indoor comfort systems and comprehensive facility solutions and a ClubGreen company, is reaffirming its commitment to green communities through its platinum sponsorship of the U.S. Green Building Council's 2007 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo. Greenbuild will be held on November 7-9 at McCormick Place in Chicago.
“Two thirds of green buildings come from the energy efficiency and indoor air quality aspects of commercial and residential HVAC,” said John W. Conover IV, president of Trane’s commercial business in the Americas.
“That’s why it’s critical for businesses like Trane to support the mission of the U.S. Green Building Council and Greenbuild. We must find ways to advance building technologies and solutions that accelerate the design and construction of green communities.”
For the second consecutive year, Trane is sponsoring LEED for Schools education sessions and workshops. For the first time, Trane will expand its commitment by sponsoring “LEED for Homes” educational programs. LEED for Homes is USGBC’s newly introduced rating system for the residential sector.
Trane provides indoor comfort systems and comprehensive facility solutions for residential, commercial and industrial buildings, including energy efficient HVAC products, systems and services that maintain occupant comfort while reducing energy consumption, saving money, cleaning the air and improving indoor and outdoor environments.
Mohawk Receives Green Power Leadership Awards
October 23, 2007— ClubGreen company, Mohawk Fine Papers, has received a 2007 Green Power Leadership Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s Green Power Purchasing Partnership. The awards recognize leading green power purchasers and green power suppliers respectively. The 2007 Green Power Leadership Awards were presented in conjunction with the 12th National Renewable Energy Marketing Conference, October 22-24 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The EPA co-sponsors the Green Power Leadership Awards in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the Center for Resource Solutions (CRS). The awards serve to recognize the leading actions of organizations, programs, and individuals that significantly advance the development of green power sources.
Find out more about the awards.
Find out more about ClubGreen.
Curtis Packaging, First in North America to Go 100% Carbon Neutral
Governor Rell Applauds the Initiative
October 10, 2007— Curtis Packaging announced today that they are the first 100% carbon neutral printing and packaging company in North America. The luxury folding carton manufacturer is a leader in the industry for its environmental stewardship. During the last five years Curtis has been identifying, assessing, and reducing internal aspects that contribute to their carbon footprint. As a result, the company became the first printing and packaging company in the United States to be both FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified and use 100% renewable energy to power all of their operations.
“We are very proud to take our commitment with the environment a step further by taking responsibility for our carbon footprint and offsetting our emissions” said Don Droppo, Jr., Curtis’ Senior Vice President of Marketing. "Working with The CarbonNeutral Company, headquartered in London, UK, the company’s remaining unavoidable CO2 emissions will now be neutralized by investing in a portfolio of independently audited high quality projects. Curtis will be supporting the Mynydd-Y-Garnedd forestry project in Wales and the Rhine-Ruhr methane capture project in Germany."
“Curtis Packaging really deserves congratulations for going ‘carbon neutral’ on top of using 100% renewable energy in their manufacturing operation in Newtown,” said Governor M. Jodi Rell, “They are proving that making a commitment to good energy policy and environmental stewardship makes good business sense.
“Curtis Packaging is also setting a great example of the ‘OneThing’ spirit,” Governor Rell said. “The ‘OneThing’ campaign mission is to encourage each of us to contribute something, every day, to reduce consumption and preserve the environment. Curtis Packaging is actually doing a lot more than ‘OneThing’ a day, and I appreciate their contributions to Connecticut’s green future.”
Curtis, which has been in business since 1845, has always been a corporate leader in Connecticut. Connecticut Business and Industry Association (CBIA) president and CEO John R. Rathgeber praised Curtis, a CBIA member, for voluntarily committing to not only purchase clean energy but to also limit and offset its emissions. “Curtis has a long and distinguished history of commitment to the Newtown community and the state. This latest achievement will make them a model for other small to mid-sized manufacturers and other businesses to follow here in Connecticut and nationally,” said Rathgeber.
“It is great to see one of the leading packaging companies in the U.S taking this issue seriously and working hard to achieve CarbonNeutral® status” said Mark Armitage, President, U.S of The CarbonNeutral Company “We hope Curtis Packaging’s stance will encourage other businesses to follow suit and reduce their carbon emissions.”
About Curtis:
Curtis Packaging was founded in Sandy Hook, CT in 1845 and is a state-of-the-art designer and manufacturer of custom folding cartons. The organization is one of the first printing and packaging companies in North America to be: Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC) certified, use 100% renewable energy, and be 100% Carbon Neutral. To expand the company’s role in environmental leadership, Curtis has also joined the Sustainable Packaging Coalition, which advocates the used of materials and systems that promote economic and environmental health. The company also offers a range of coatings including: Pearlescent, Iridescent, Dispersion Metallics, and proprietary products such as CurtCHROME™ , CurtCRYSTAL™, and CurtCOAT™ and InvisibleDOT™. Curtis provides packaging and printing services to industries throughout the United States, including but not limited to: Consumer Packaged Goods, Cosmetics, Health & Beauty Aids, Natural/Organic products, Liquor, Gourmet Confectionery, Pharmaceuticals and Software Packaging. Don Droppo, Jr. 203 270-5621 dondroppo@curtispackaging.com
About OneThing:
The Governor's OneThing campaign, an extension of the Governor's Energy Vision for a Cleaner, Greener State, comprises several elements, including print, television and outdoor advertising and a spectacular event planned for the fall 2008 at the Connecticut Convention Center.
About CBIA:
The Connecticut Business & Industry Association (CBIA) is one of the nation's largest statewide business organizations, with 10,000 member companies. For more than 185 years, they've been the voice of business and industry at the Connecticut state Capitol.
About The CarbonNeutral® Company:
The CarbonNeutral Company is the world’s leading carbon offset and climate consulting business, working with over 200 businesses and 50,000+ consumer clients. CarbonNeutral® is the registered trademark of The CarbonNeutral Company (TCNC) and is the leading brand mark and quality standard for action on climate change. Permission to display the CarbonNeutral mark is only given to clients of TCNC when global warming emissions have been measured, reductions recommended, and the remaining emissions ‘offset’ in accordance with the CarbonNeutral Protocol. This Protocol assures quality of offset projects, and carbon footprint assessments and is regularly reviewed by an Independent Advisory Group.
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