Pencils Made from Recycled CD Cases

Vent for Change offers pencils that use recycled CD cases for the body, sold in cardboard packaging. Sold in a pack of 3, these are tree-free, yet sharpen like cedarwood pencils. The company does sell some items made from recycled leather (we don’t list these, as it may create a market).

Recycled CD case pencils offer surprising strength. The reclaimed plastic makes the barrel less likely to snap under pressure. You get a pencil that holds up to regular use, whether you’re jotting notes at school or sketching at your desk.

Each pencil reclaims plastic that would otherwise end up in landfill or the ocean. Old CD cases are shredded and processed into new, usable barrels. This keeps single-use plastics in the loop and reduces demand for fresh materials.