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### Caran D’Ache
Caran D’Ache is a Swiss company well known for its eco-friendly pens. Their pencils, as well as ballpoint pens, are thoughtfully designed using FSC-certified wood, an indicator of sustainable forestry.
One of their standout features is their commitment to reducing waste. Caran D’Ache pens are designed to be long-lasting and often come with lifetime guarantees, ensuring longevity which reduces waste over time. The packaging material used is also minimal and environmentally friendly.
### A Good Company
This Swedish brand develops stone paper pens, which are waterproof, tear-resistant, and photodegradable. What makes them so eco-friendly is that the process to produce stone paper uses no water, trees, or bleach unlike traditional paper manufacturing. The ink used is soy-based and the pen itself is made from biodegradable PLA plastic, taking around one year to degrade once composted.
### Pilot
Pilot’s B2P (Bottle-2-Pen) range of pens are made from 89% recycled plastic. Their G2 Gel pen is refillable, meaning that there’s significantly less waste produced, making it an environmentally conscious pen option. Their dedicated commitment towards a more sustainable future makes them a top eco-friendly pen brand.
### O’BON
O’BON’s products are unique compared to other pen brands because they use recycled newspapers to create their pencils. This process requires significantly less wood than a standard pencil. Also, their packaging is made from 100% recycled material.
### Paper Mate
This brand’s Earth Write pencils are made from 100% recycled cedar while their Biodegradeable Mechanical pencils are produced from Mirel, a bioplastic that can decompose in soil. Also, their InkJoy pens are designed to last longer which helps reduce waste.
### Stubby Pencil Studio
Stubby Pencil Studio offers a wide range of eco-friendly stationery products. Their color pencils, made from sustainably harvested wood, or recycled newspapers, are unlike traditional color pencils. The packaging is again made from recycled cardboard, making it 100% eco-friendly.
### Sprout
Sprout’s standout eco-product is their plantable pencil. The pencil is 100% sustainable and non-toxic, made from certified wood, and comes with a dissolvable end capsule containing seeds. Once the pencil is too short to use, it can be planted and will bloom into herbs, flowers, or vegetables.
### Ticonderoga
Ticonderoga emphasizes sustainability in their products, using responsibly managed renewable resources. The wood for Ticonderoga pencils is sourced from sustained yield forests. In addition, their latex-free erasers are made without airborne micro-particulates, making them safe for users and the environment.
### Schneider
Schneider pens are a great eco-friendly option because they are refillable and made from renewable raw materials. The company is a member of the Ethibel Sustainability Index, recognizing its commitment to social and environmental standards. Schneider uses a water-based, solvent-free manufacturing process.
By choosing eco-friendly pen brands, we’re promoting the importance of using sustainable and responsibly made products which can contribute significantly to reducing our carbon footprint.
