3 Years in a Row!

January 26, 2010

Social and Trade Show - Huge Success!

A very well attended and fun event with great prizes, food, and, of course, a chance to meet and visit with a lot of wonderful people. Here's a photo of Vic Swan and Kristina Thomas demonstrating the new, super fast CLEAR(tm) Wimax.

January 18, 2010

Social and Trade Show This Thursday

Join us this Thursday, January 21, at the January Business After Hours social and trade show at the Kirkland Marriott Courtyard starting at 5:30PM. This month’s beneficiary is the Kirkland Boys and Girls Club. In addition to the usual fun and frivolity associated with the BAH, Eco Cartridge Store will also have a table featuring Clear™, the new superfast 4G WiMax service. The Courtyard Marriott is located at 11215 NE 124th Street in Totem Lake. Hope to see you there!

November 16, 2009

ECO Cartridge Store Has Two New Promotions
It's Raining Coupons!

KIRKLAND, WA, November 16, 2009 -- ECO Cartridge Store is currently offering two new promotions that bring you additional savings. Coupons are available in the Eastside edition of "The Seattle Times" and in the "Kirkland Reporter" and, as always, in "The Best of Kirkland" coupon book.

"As we get ready for the holidays, more people will be printing photos and cards from their computers which uses up a lot of ink, " said Vic Swan, owner of ECO Cartridge Store. "In these tough times, we wanted to offer additional savings so folks can enjoy and share their images with family and friends while saving some money."

The coupons are $5 off any purchase of $25 or more and $10 off purchases of $50 or more.

July 31, 2009

ECO Cartridge Store Receives 2009 Best of Kirkland Award
U.S. Commerce Association’s Award Plaque Honors the Achievement

WASHINGTON D.C., June 8, 2009 -- ECO Cartridge Store has been selected for the 2009 Best of Kirkland Award in the Cartridges category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA).

The USCA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.

Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2009 USCA Award Program focused on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USCA and data provided by third parties.

About U.S. Commerce Association (USCA)
U.S. Commerce Association (USCA) is a Washington D.C. based organization funded by local businesses operating in towns, large and small, across America. The purpose of USCA is to promote local business through public relations, marketing and advertising.
The USCA was established to recognize the best of local businesses in their community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations, chambers of commerce and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to be an advocate for small and medium size businesses and business entrepreneurs across America.

SOURCE: U.S. Commerce Association

CONTACT:
U.S. Commerce Association
Email: PublicRelations@us-ca.org
URL: http://www.us-ca.org

July 29, 2009

King County Solid Waste Division announces
Best Workplaces for Recycling and Waste Reduction

ECO Cartridge Store is Named 3 Years in a Row

King County’s Solid Waste Division has named ECO Cartridge Store to the third-annual Best Workplaces for Recycling & Waste Reduction, one of 65 organizations to make the list this year. ECO Cartridge Store is being recognized for strong internal recycling programs and for their commitment to reducing the amount of waste their company produces.

"We are very pleased that our efforts to help the environment has been recognized and thank King County for its leadership role is promoting business recycling," said Vic Swan, owner of ECO Cartridge.

To qualify as a Best Workplace for Recycling & Waste Reduction, organizations must meet at least 10 criteria out of a list of 33 good business recycling practices—choices that range from placing recycling bins by every desk, to collecting food scraps for on or off-site composting, to having internal ‘green teams’ that support the business’ programs.

“King County is pleased to see the list of Best Workplaces for Recycling and Waste Reduction continue to grow from year to year,” said Sharon Aller, King County program manager for the campaign. “Businesses like ECO Cartridge Store demonstrate the value of creative approaches to recycling and reducing waste in the workplace – from desks, kitchens and break rooms, to warehouses, fleets and anywhere else where employees generate recyclable materials or can reduce waste.”

King County releases the Best Workplaces for Recycling & Waste Reduction list annually. The goal of the list is to recognize the top recyclers and waste reducers, and help motivate others in the local business community to improve recycling and waste practices.

May 19, 2009

From The Kirkland Highland Real Estate Buzz:

Local merchant, Vic Swan, who is the owner of EcoCartridge in Totem Lake did a fabulous presentation about the marketing of printer ink and how profitable it is for tech companies. His company helps the consumer save money on ink and reduce waste by refilling and reusing ink cartridges.  Buying a new ink cartridge can set you back by about $35.00.  Buying a refilled cartridge costs about $15.00. I thought his topic would be very dry, but in fact, it was fascinating.  Many of us KAN reps had questions and he had all the answers.  His company has saved 17,000 pounds of plastic from being dumped into landfills over the 4 years he has been open in Totem Lake.  Mr. Swan is actively involved in the community as part of the “Green Kirkland Partnership, Sustainable September, and gives back to the community in many other ways.  He had a great fund raising idea for PTA groups.  He’ll buy cartridges from the PTA for cash.  It’s great to support a local  merchant who is eco-friendly and can also help save you money! Here’s a link to his company website. You can also follow him on Twitter!

(click above for Quicktime movie of event: 9MB)

Come join us for a fun filled afternoon at Downtown Kirkland's Green Festival and Street Dance Wednesday September 17th 2:00 pm till ?? Park Place Ave – Downtown Kirkland. Sponsored in part by ECO Cartridge Store and the Kirkland Chamber of Commerce. See you there!!

Eco friendly displays and street dancing at Kirkland's Eco-market.

Learn - Community Outreach and Local leaders presentations on green regional initiatives; Shop - Outdoor Eco-market, booths with green products and services; Play - Lively Street Dance - come show off your moves.

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December 27, 2007

ECO Cartridge is now registered with the City of Kirkland as a "Kirkland Green Business". Click the recycling bin below to visit the city's website and explore other green businesses in our area.

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October 18, 2007

ECO Cartridge Store now has remanufactured Canon CLI-8 and PG-5BK at 30% off the price of OEM cartridges.

These are 100% Guaranteed refilled Canon cartridges with fully reset chips!

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September 2007

ECO Cartridge Store Supports Kirkland’s Sustainable September
Store Customers Eliminate 4,100 Pounds of Landfill

Kirkland, WA (August 29, 2007) – ECO Cartridge Store, Kirkland’s leading printer ink cartridge refilling store, announced today that it is actively participating in Sustainable September - a month-long green learning opportunity, sustainable practices promotion, and earth-friendly celebration. Come visit our booth at the Sustainable September Expo. Expo hours are 10 am-4:00 pm on September 15, 2007 at Lake Washington Technical College - 11605 132nd Avenue NE, Kirkland, WA 98034. More information on Sustainable September may be found at the web site www.sustainableseptember.org.
ECO Cartridge Store customers have eliminated 4,100 pounds of industrial grade plastic from entering local landfill. By purchasing remanufactured cartridges customers also prevented the 66 barrels of oil consumption that would have been required to manufacture new cartridges.
“Most of us are concerned with doing our part for the environment,” said Vic Swan, ECO Cartridge Store’s owner. “We’re extremely proud of the fact that, through our customers, our business has been able to make this contribution. And our customers also saved money doing it – at least 40% or more. We are also proud of the fact that we have been awarded ‘Best Workplace Recycling’ by King County Solid Waste Division.”



ABOUT ECO CARTRIDGE STORE
ECO Cartridge Store opened in Kirkland, Washington in July 2005. Eco Cartridge Store uses over 100 different inks to match the quality of the original ink cartridge manufacturers. In addition to offering ink cartridge refilling at 40 percent saving, ECO Cartridge Store is environmentally friendly and 100 percent guaranteed. Visit Eco Cartridge Store at 11316 NE 124th St in Kirkland or call 425-820-3570. For more information, visit www.ecocartridgestore.com

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Contact information - Vic Swan 425-820-3570