This pack of wood-free pencils includes five high quality HB pencils with 2mm nibs, hand-rolled using bright colours of recycled newspaper, helping to reduce the amount of global waste. The pencils are made by artisans at a social enterprise in Sri Lanka, to give good jobs and income, then sold by a small brand in West Sussex that specialises in fair trade enterprise.
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 pencils 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.
The pencils are presented in a brown paper kraft box. Due to the unique recycled nature, the finished items may differ from that shown in the photo.
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).
