Company follows 3Rs to help environment

BY BILL BRADLEY

Geoff and Brenda Goodman are helping the environment, one printer cartridge at a time.

They refill ink-jet printer cartridges for less money than it takes to buy a new one. They also sell refurbished toner cartridges which can be compatible with some computers.

The Sudbury couple own two Island Ink-Jet franchises, one located in the Southridge Mall and another at the New Sudbury Centre.

"We refill any brand of printer cartridge. In some cases you can save up to 53 percent," said Brenda.

Considering that a new cartridge can be $40 to $70 compared to  $38 to $43 for a refill, the savings can mount up, she said.

Print cartridges that end up in landfill sites contain chemicals which can leach out into adjacent water bodies, she said.
For those who want to replace their cartridges, there is a  30-day money back guarantee on the re-manufactured cartridges.

"We are excited to be promoting a business that helps the environment as well as saving people money," said Brenda.
The couple will also tack up the business cards of green businesses and organizations at their two locations.

"We like to promote green business in general, not just our own."

The Goodmans learned about the Island Ink-Jet business when they were in British Columbia.

"I saw their  booth in a mall so I discussed the business with the individual staffing it for about an hour, looked at the website, thought about our financial situation and ended up being the first in Ontario to secure a franchise," said Geoff.

The New Sudbury Mall location has been in operation for six years. The Southridge location opened in September.
For more information, phone 523-1384.

Tips to maximize your Island Ink-Jet savings:

-  Do not replace the original tape back over the printer-head, as it will mix the colours inside the cartridge.
-  Never let the cartridge run dry, or leave it out of the printer.
-  Bring your cartridge to our nearest location in a zip top bag.
-  Use your printer at least once a week.