This pack of eco-friendly ballpoint pens are made from recycled paper, with medium nibs and comfortable non-slip grip and a smooth even flow writing experience. Sold in a pack of 10 with black ink, the pens are also easy to recycle. At end of use, just soak the pen in hot water for around 2 minutes. Unravel the paper shaft, remove the stainless steel ink chamber, and recycle all the parts appropriately. Each pen is tightly hand-rolled down to the nib.
Keep pens & pencils away from young children & pets. Avoid using plantable pencils near pets, as most contain wildflowers. Learn more on how to create a garden safe for pets.
Billions of pens are sold worldwide, and many end up going down storm drains and into the sea. And if you’ve ever accidentally stabbed your hand with a pencil, you can imagine how pens harm marine creatures.
Bic pens were invented back in 1950. Cheap pens are often sold in plastic packs, and some big charities give away ‘free pens’ to entice people to donate. Most ballpoint pens are also made from different plastics, so difficult to recycle. Styrene (the main plastic in pens) is one of the world’s most hazardous chemicals.
Where to Recycle Plastic Pens and Pencils
Terracycle offers a free writing instruments recycling programme, sponsored by industry. Just order a box for your office, school or community then everyone can deposit unwanted pens, pencils, highlighters, correction fluids, felt-tips pens and erasers.
You can also download a poster to display near the recycling box, and all items are sent off to be made into other things (like park benches).
