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Now that I’m a parent, I have mixed feelings about it. On one hand, I’ve loved getting my daughter excited about started school for the first time. On the other, so many of the items on her school’s list were so ridiculously specific that we had to go to four or five stores just to find them. A pen that looks super cute and lasts for 7 years? Yes please… but hold up, this pen may be super cute but it is also super expensive. If it really does last 7 years then it’s worth the investment, just don’t lend it to anyone, ever! Source Materials: Most pens are made of polystyrene or similar plastics. About 70 tons of plastic are made into non-reusable pens every day. There are certain demerits of polystyrene: First, it is made from petroleum, one of the key pollutants of the climate today, and second, it is not easy to dispose of it after you are done using it. Another eco-friendly pencil option is “tree-free” recycled newspaper pencils like those by Amber + Rose.
The cork fabric used in most provides padding and water resistance, while the cotton liner protects from scratches. They also make a wide selection of recycled paper notebooks. The paper is handmade khadda paper, made from recycled cotton, while cover materials vary between recycled paper and leather. Nonetheless, it is still necessary to keep pencil wastes from landfills, if only to make up for the number of trees used in producing them. One way to do this is to use up every single centimeter of the pencil. In this way, useful pencils would not end up in the trash. These durable pens are built to last, and spare parts are available at specialty shops, which makes them a great alternative to cheap plastic pens.Like Earth Grown Crayons, which are made of organic, vegan soy wax and mineral pigments that have been certified non-toxic by the Art and Creative Materials Institute.
Alternative Firelighter or Fuel: Pencil shavings serve as great sources of materials needed to light fires or keep them going. This might not be the best option if you have the environment in mind but it is definitely better than wasting away in landfills. Are Pencils Biodegradable? But for taking care of the other end of the pencil, let’s commit to ditching those flimsy plastic pencil sharpeners that break—if they don’t get lost first, anyway. Help your garden with your pencil shavings: If you are a lover of all things green – including green gardens – pencil shavings can be of great help. This is because pencil shavings can be used in making compost, mulching, as well as acting as a pest deterrent. You can show some love and make the world a better place by giving those old pencils to organizations like Pencils for Kids, who would ensure that children really in need of them get them. 2. Making JewelryPencils on the other hand are usually sourced from wood and graphite. We have already seen that wood used in making pens might add up to a whooping 80,000 trees every year. Graphite mining also makes use of machinery that might add to the release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. On this point, it is really hard to decide which is better. Generally, you should not put pencils in the recycling bin, as most pencils cannot be recycled either because:
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