Good Tuesday’s Beautiful Refillable Writing Pens 

Good Tuesday (a company which makes recycled paper notepads) also sells nice refillable pens to use them with.

Keep pens (choking hazards) away from children and pets, and never litter them, as they go down storm drains and into the sea. 

Kaweko Perkeo Rollerball Pen is an affordable and stylish pen in several colour choices. It offers smooth writing, and a 16-sided barrel to prevent the pen from rolling, and uses international standard rollerball refills, meaning it will last you years.

The snap-on cap securely closes to protect the tip and prevent ink from drying out. The grip section is designed for comfort, and slightly textured for a firm hold.

Gel Ballpoint Pens

The Gel Ballpoint Pens have a 0.5mm tip for smooth writing with black ink. Made in Japan from wood with a metal mechanism, this pen is also refillable.

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 download a poster to display near the recycling box, and all items are sent off to be made into other things (like park benches).