Toner cartridge packaging

A toner cartridge packaging comprising,

• a monolithic biodegradable inner packaging including:
• a planar bottom surface,
• planar side surfaces substantially perpendicular to the bottom surface,
• a bottom portion having internal cushions to support a toner cartridge,
• a top portion having a top ridge to prevent the inner packaging from being supported by a flat surface with the side surfaces in an upright orientation when the top portion is facing downward, the bottom portion being larger than the top portion,
• a living hinge to hinge the top portion with respect to the bottom portion, and
• a snap closure opposite to the living hinge;
• and
• an outer packaging comprising a first indication that the packaging contains a toner cartridge and a second indication to identify at least one of a top and a bottom of the outer packaging, wherein the inner packaging is to fit in and be surrounded by the outer packaging.

A method of installing a toner cartridge, comprising;

• placing a packaging with a planar bottom surface facing downward so that a non-planar top surface, opposite the bottom surface, is facing upwards, the non-planar top surface to extend above the toner cartridge with a profile independent of a shape of the cartridge;
• opening the packaging by at least partly lifting a top portion of the packaging with respect to a bottom portion, a majority of the toner cartridge to be within the bottom portion;
• lifting the toner cartridge out of the bottom portion;
• and
• installing the toner cartridge in a printer in approximately its packaged orientation.