The more I learn about Lindenbrooke, the more impressed I am with this Castile, NY, startup. Ted Lindsey started his company two years ago with a mission: to provide environmentally sustainable printer cartridges in as many offices as possible, while reducing the waste in our landfills through a recycling program. Lofty goals, to be sure, but it's amazing how far Ted has come in just two short years.
It's gotta be green
The heart of Lindenbrooke's mission is expressed in two words: "environmentally sustainable." It's the motivation that drives the company, from their choices for remanufacturing partners to their recycling program. The company's website cites some scary statistics: 300 million empty ink cartridges end up in landfills every year, and each cartridge takes up to 1,000 years to decompose! To counter that, Lindenbrooke only sells cartridges that are manufactured from recycled virgin OEM cores -- that's keeping old cartridges out of landfills after their first use. Once you're done with your Lindenbrooke cartridge, they want to make sure it's recycled properly, so they offer a convenient recycling program, too. Lindenbrooke doesn't refill your used cartridge, because that would result in a lower quality product. Instead, they send it to a recycling partner who makes certain every component is inspected, then either used in the remanufacturing process or properly recycled for other purposes.
Made in the USA
The "green" aspects of Lindenbrooke's process are enough to impress me, but I've learned that there is even more that sets this company apart. Ted Lindsey is not only committed to environmental sustainability; he's committed to supporting our national workforce, too. At a time when it would be easy to beef up the bottom line by using offshore suppliers, Lindenbrooke partners exclusively with companies that manufacture their ink cartridges in the United States.
Quality is a requirement
One more element that sets Lindenbrooke apart is the company's commitment to a positive customer experience. In order for ink cartridges and toners to work well with your printer, they need to be manufactured to precise specifications. One requirement that all of Lindenbrooke's manufacturing partenrs must meet is ISO9001-2008 and STMC certification, ensuring that every cartridge that's delivered by Lindenbrooke meets the specifications of the printer's manufacturer. Ted Lindsey is so confident in the quality of his products that he offers a 100% Worry-Free satisfaction guarantee.
Go green, save some green
The bottom line: you can engage green processes, support American jobs, and even save money with Lindenbrooke. Because all of their products are remanufactured, you can find significant savings versus the retail costs of purchasing new cartridges made by your printer's manufacturer. It's a win-win-win situation, and it all starts with a local company, based right here in the Go Buy Rochester region.