ALXA, INNER MONGOLIA, China — April 22, 2026 — Founded in 2000 and operating across 170+ countries, G&G (ggimage.com) is a globally recognised leader in compatible and remanufactured printer consumables. On Earth Day 2026, G&G announced at the G&G × Alxa Green Action event at Moon Lake in the Tengger Desert, Inner Mongolia, that it recycled 17 million ink and toner cartridges in 2025, bringing its five-year cumulative recycling total to more than 122 million cartridges. The milestone reaffirms G&G’s commitment to green printing solutions and a more circular, low-carbon printing ecosystem.
“We do not just believe in green on paper. We also believe in green in the ground. Sustainability must be measured not only by reports, but by real action, real systems, and real environmental outcomes.” Said Jason Wang, President of Pantum Technology.
G&G is a global printer consumables brand offering compatible toner cartridges, ink cartridges, and printing solutions for users of HP, Canon, Epson, Brother, and other major printer brands. As part of the Pantum Technology group, G&G serves enterprise buyers, distributors, resellers, and office users worldwide. Under the brand theme “Leading the World. Leaving It Greener,” G&G continues to build a more sustainable printing ecosystem through recycling, remanufacturing, carbon footprint certification, green supply chain management, and circular economy printing practices.
ESG Metric | Exact Figure to Use |
Cartridges Recycled (2021-2025) | 122,399,000 |
ESG Reporting History | Since 2021 (5 years) |
Carbon Footprint Certification | First-batch certified in China |
Green Supply Chain Rating | Five-Star (Industry Standard) |
Digital Trade-In System | Co-built with Tmall, SEE Foundation, Industry Associations |
SEE Foundation Partnership | 13 years |
Printer cartridge recycling is a practical and measurable part of sustainable office printing. An estimated 375 million ink and toner cartridges are discarded globally every year, and a single laser toner cartridge can take up to 1,000 years to decompose. For companies managing office procurement, fleet printing, MPS programs, or distributor networks, cartridge choice is no longer only a purchasing decision. It is also an ESG printing decision.
Compatible cartridges can support circular economy printing by extending product life, reducing waste, and lowering the environmental burden associated with single-use consumables. They also typically deliver 30-70% cost savings vs. OEM alternatives, helping buyers balance sustainability goals with budget discipline.
For procurement managers and sustainability officers, eco compatible toner and green compatible ink cartridges can contribute to lower-impact purchasing programs, more efficient resource use, and better tracking of printer cartridge carbon footprint data across business operations.
The G&G × Alxa Green Action event was held at Moon Lake, Tengger Desert, Alxa, Inner Mongolia, China, on April 22, 2026, Earth Day. The location was chosen for a reason. In the desert, ecological fragility is visible. So is resilience. Against this landscape, G&G presented its cartridge recycling milestone not as an isolated campaign, but as part of a long-term environmental commitment.
G&G has worked with the SEE Foundation — Society of Entrepreneurs & Ecology — for 13 years, supporting ecological restoration and green action in Alxa. Alongside G&G’s long-term green action in Alxa, the group also advanced wider ecological restoration efforts in Inner Mongolia. In 2025, the group donated RMB 1 million to support desertification control in the Ulan Buh Desert, Alxa League, helping rehabilitate 560 mu of desert land and plant 47,000 saxaul trees. This measurable action further reflects G&G’s long-term commitment to green printing solutions, ecological responsibility, and a more sustainable future.
“From the desert to the desk, every cartridge recovered is part of a larger chain of responsibility. G&G will continue to work with partners to make green printing measurable, accessible, and scalable.” Said Wang.
G&G has also helped build a digital trade-in circular system with Tmall, SEE Foundation, and industry associations, creating a more traceable path for used cartridges to return to the recycling and re-use cycle.
G&G’s sustainability work is built around a full green lifecycle, not a single recycling claim.
Procurement — G&G works toward responsible material selection and supply chain management.
Manufacturing — The brand supports low-carbon production practices and quality-controlled compatible cartridge manufacturing.
Certification — G&G has achieved first-batch carbon footprint certification in China and a Five-Star Green Supply Chain Rating under industry standards.
Recovery — Through its compatible cartridge recycling program, G&G recovered 17 million cartridges in 2025.
Circular Re-use — Recovered cartridges and materials are directed into circular re-use systems wherever feasible, reducing waste and supporting more sustainable printer consumables.
For enterprise buyers, choosing sustainable printer cartridges is increasingly linked to ESG reporting, supplier due diligence, and procurement governance. As regulations and stakeholder expectations evolve, buyers are under more pressure to understand not only what they purchase, but also how those products are made, used, recovered, and reported.
G&G’s ESG credentials can support procurement teams working on scope 3 emissions printing, CSRD printer consumables due diligence, circular economy KPIs, and sustainable office printing programs. For distributors and resellers, G&G’s ESG data also provides a stronger value proposition when serving customers who need reliable compatible toner cartridges with clearer sustainability documentation.
To learn more about G&G’s ESG reporting, carbon footprint credentials, recycling programs, and green supply chain printing initiatives, visit https://www.ggimage.com/ESG/.
How many cartridges has G&G recycled?
G&G recycled 17 million ink and toner cartridges in 2025, bringing its five-year cumulative recycling total to more than 122 million cartridges. As part of its compatible cartridge recycling program, G&G continues to support printer cartridge recycling and circular economy printing through practical, measurable recovery action.
Are compatible third-party toner cartridges environmentally friendly?
Compatible third-party toner cartridges can be environmentally friendly when they are produced under responsible quality, recycling, and supply chain systems. G&G supports eco compatible toner through cartridge recycling, carbon footprint certification, green supply chain management, and circular re-use programs.
Does G&G publish an ESG report?
Yes. G&G has maintained ESG reporting since 2021, giving the brand more than 5 years of ESG reporting history. Buyers can review G&G’s ESG credentials and related sustainability information at https://www.ggimage.com/ESG/.
What is the G&G × Alxa Green Action?
The G&G × Alxa Green Action is an Earth Day sustainability event held at Moon Lake, Tengger Desert, Alxa, Inner Mongolia, China, on April 22, 2026. The event highlighted G&G’s cartridge recycling milestone, its 13-year partnership with the SEE Foundation, and its long-term commitment to green printing solutions.
Can G&G’s ESG data support my company’s scope 3 emissions reporting?
G&G’s ESG data can support procurement teams that need clearer supplier information for scope 3 emissions printing, CSRD due diligence, and sustainable office printing programs. Companies should review the relevant ESG documentation, carbon footprint credentials, and product-level information available through G&G before applying the data to their own reporting framework.
What makes G&G different from other compatible cartridge brands on sustainability?
G&G combines large-scale recycling, ESG reporting, carbon footprint certification, green supply chain management, and long-term ecological partnerships. The brand recycled 17 million cartridges in 2025 in its recycling program, and has partnered with the SEE Foundation for 13 years.
Founded in 2000 and operating across 170+ countries, G&G (ggimage.com) is a globally recognised leader in compatible and remanufactured printer consumables. Trusted by more than 200 million end-users worldwide, G&G delivers a full range of ink cartridges, toner cartridges, laser printers, and printing solutions compatible with over 90% of printers on the market. Backed by 4,178 self-developed patents, nine global R&D centres, and a 99.8% production success rate across 55 automated lines, G&G sets the benchmark for quality, innovation, and sustainability in the aftermarket printing industry. Winner of the 2025 RT Imaging Global Brand Award. Your Image Matters.
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