Recycling program...
Creative way to get more food!
February 20, 2007
Good Shepherd Food-Bank (GSFB) recently partnered with Solut!ons: Advanced MicroSystems in their Ink and Toner Recycling Program to raise more dollars for more food.
The Ink & Toner project is a program that turns used cartridges into dollars to help the organization. No drop off is needed. "That's a nice part of this program," stated JoAn Chartier, Public Relations Manager for GSFB, "they'll pick up the boxes of used cartridges right at our facility."
GSFB has been in the recycling business, beginning 25 years ago by rescuing food from dumpsters, adopting the philosophy of Waste-Not-Want-Not. Chartier said, "We are careful to make the best use of everything. Even food that is rejected in our inspection process is donated to pig farmers all over Maine." "It only makes sense for us to also look at ways to better re-use office supplies. The Ink and Toner Project will actually help raise dollars which we turn into food."
"Every dollar raised enables us to provide more than $12.50 in value of food. We would encourage companies and businesses to consider donating their ink and toner cartridges to benefit the food bank as well. "There are many creative ways to help and every little bit counts." said Chartier.
If you'd like to help, or for more information, please contact Advanced MicroSystems at 207-784-4766 or email Anita Landry at alandry@inkandtonerproject.com
