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Are you aware that when using new build cartridges, you are likely to face an issue with the new directives that are coming soon. Just read and below text form the green deal paper : 

Electrical and electronic equipment continues to be one of the fastest growing waste streams in the EU,with current annual growth rates of 2%. It is estimated that less than 40% of electronic waste is recycled in the EU. Value is lost when fully or partially functional products are discarded because they are not reparable, the battery cannot be replaced, the software is no longer supported, or materials incorporated in devices are not recovered. About two in three Europeans would like to keep using their current digital devices for longer, provided performance is not significantly affected

To address these challenges, the Commission will present a ‘Circular Electronics Initiative’ mobilising existing and new instruments. In line with the new sustainable products policy framework, this initiative will promote longer product lifetimes and include, among others, the following actions:

regulatory measures for electronics and ICT including mobile phones, tablets and laptops under the Ecodesign Directive so that devices are designed for energy efficiency and durability, reparability, upgradability, maintenance, reuse and recycling. The upcoming Ecodesign Working Plan will set out further details on this. Printers and consumables such as cartridges will also be covered unless the sector reaches an ambitious voluntary agreement within the next six months;

introduction of a common charger, improving the durability of charging cables, and incentives to

decouple the purchase of chargers from the purchase of new devices;

exploring options for an EU-wide take back scheme to return or sell back old mobile phones, tablets and chargers.

equipment and provide guidance to improve coherence with relevant legislation, including REACH and Ecodesign.

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Source: Circular economy action plan - The European Green Deal