Are the materials used to manufacture CD-Rs hazardous? Are they recycled?
Kodak is very concerned about the environment and about the impact our products have on it. Our CD-R discs are manufactured under strict guidelines to minimize environmental impact. There is very little waste generated in CD-R manufacture as most materials are recycled and reclaimed. A CD-R disc is not considered a hazardous waste; by far the largest component is the substrate, which is made from polycarbonate, a rather universal material. Any Gold Ultima product that is returned from distribution channels to Kodak in Rochester is sent out for gold reclamation. Other products that are returned through distribution channels are sold at low cost for use as fuel. • Does Kodak sell its rejected CDs? Kodak does not sell its ‘rejected’ CDs. Kodak prefers to keep rejected CD media out of any type of circulation. • What is the warranty on your CD-R products? Kodak offers a lifetime warranty on its INFOGUARD products. If any disc is found to be defective in manufacture or packaging, it will be
