Comments on: Clorox on Brita cartridge recycling: Not so easy

North American seller of Brita water filters responds to a grassroots online campaign to get the company to implement a system for recycling used carbon-filled plastic cartridges.

[john21601]

On instructables.com, someone posted instructions on how to refill the cartridges. The manufactured ones only need a hole with a plug to do this. Here's the link;
http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-refill-a-disposable-Brita-brand-water-pit/

[pcgreene]

Genius, but the headline would have been boring because it didn't crucify a company. Seems like a pretty simple fix for those that are bothered by this.

[jumpjetta]

I cut off the plastic and dump the charcoal in my compost heap. Not perfect, but it's something.

[willdryden]

Do not dump the charcoal in you compost. You may be adding heavy metals that are toxic or even radioactive. Most cities have a hasmat disposal system in place. Take them there. It is safer for you, your family, and who ever may buy your property When you move.

[Seaspray0]

I have to agree with clorox on this one. There's more waste in a 6-pack of bottled water than there is in one of their filters. The filter is not recyclable because of all the toxins and bio matter that gets deposited inside. So someone decides that shipping a used, non-recyclable filter accross the country is better?