According to the InfoTrends 2011 report, what percentage of remanufactured cartridges will ultimately be thrown away?

Question

Options

• A12% ink and 11% toner
• B33% ink and 12% toner
• C92% ink and 91% toner
• D59% ink and 59% toner

• A
  5% (2)
• B
  3% (1)
• C
  93% (37)

Explanation

Option C (92% ink and 91% toner) is correct because the InfoTrends 2011 report found that the overwhelming majority of remanufactured cartridges - nearly all of them - ultimately end up discarded, highlighting the limited lifecycle benefit of remanufacturing compared to what consumers might assume. Options A and B represent far too optimistic figures; if only 11–33% were thrown away, remanufacturing would be highly efficient, which contradicts the report's findings. Option D (59%/59%) is a plausible-sounding middle ground but is not supported by the report's data. To remember this, think "90s = throwaway" - the high 90% range signals that remanufactured cartridges still face a nearly-inevitable disposal fate, making the statistic a striking argument for better recycling infrastructure.

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