Through the recycling and remanufacturing of used ink cartridges, the programme has turned discarded items into a resource for good.
In a LinkedIn announcement, BCMY celebrated this landmark achievement and called it “an inspiring fusion of environmental responsibility and charitable giving”.
Recycle4Charity has raised £2 million ($2.59 million/ €2.4 million) for over 4,500 charities and good causes across the United Kingdom. The initiative, based in Littlehampton, turns used ink cartridges into donations. Supporters can donate their used ink cartridges using prepaid postage labels, collection boxes, or by dropping them off at one of the 2000+ public collection points in the country.
Charities, on the other hand, can set up public collection points and promote the programme to their communities, encouraging them to donate their cartridges in the charity’s name.
For each cartridge donated, Recycle4Charity contributes up to £2 ($2.59/ €2.4) to the charity of the donor’s choice.
This initiative has raised significant funds for charities and, in the process, has prevented over 400,000 kg of waste from being sent to landfills or incinerators.
Jose Silva, Account Manager at Recycle4Charity, expressed his gratitude for the charities and supporters who drive the success of the programme: “We are incredibly grateful to the charities who have supported and promoted the programme. Their commitment to encouraging their communities to participate has been instrumental in reaching this milestone. Reaching £2 million is a testament to the incredible generosity of their supporters and the growing awareness of the environmental and social impact of recycling.”
Charities involved in the initiative have also expressed its effectiveness. Joanna Godden from the Sussex Cancer Fund described using the platform as “an incredibly easy and rewarding experience, providing us with a fantastic passive fundraising opportunity that fits seamlessly into our busy charity operations.”
Recycle4Charity is part of BCMY Ltd, an Approved Authorised Treatment Facility (AATF) specialising in ink and toner cartridge recycling, offering a variety of environmental services.
Jeremy Gilchrist, Director at BCMY Ltd commented: “It’s a proud moment for me to extend my heartfelt thanks to the entire team at BCMY Ltd for their dedication and hard work in helping us reach this incredible milestone. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this success!”
