The Best Eco-Friendly Pens On Amazon
When we wrote our blog post for the best recycled eco-friendly stationery we included a few items that we wanted to talk more about and put the spotlight on in their own blogs. One of those items is the humble pen which is arguably the most used tool in any office worker’s arsenal. The ubiquity of this small thing is such that it is bound to have some impact on the environment. If something gets used that often and in that volume, you can be sure that a lot of people are going to be careless in disposing of it. It is like the gift and the curse of industrialization. The easier something is to acquire, the more laissez-faire people are with its use.
We did some research and of course, our hunch was true. By some estimates, the US throws away around 1.6 billion pens every year. Most of these disposable pens are made up of plastic bodies and use plastic refills. A lot of crude oil is used to manufacture them. When it comes to disposal, they do not break down in nature easily. They persist in the environment for thousands of years. It is just the monumental scale of this kind of waste that compelled us to find eco-friendly alternatives.
Thankfully we were able to find the best eco-friendly pens that should not only bring you peace of mind when you dispose of them but will also be reliable companions to your daily work life.
Starsource 0.5mm Medium Point Writing Gel Ink Rollerball Pen Set
These ones are made from eco-friendly Kraft paper. The design is simple and basic. The magic of these pens lies in how the material feels to hold in the hand and write. It is the right amount of rough and grippy. The look is also very unique. You can be sure that if you sit in class with these then you will stand out and people will have questions about them. The ink used in these pens is high performance black quick-dry ink, that has been tested for avoiding fading, smudging, or bleed-through. A great product that is also Amazon’s Choice.
Eco Pen Recycled Cardboard Fineliner Gel Pens
We covered these eco-friendly pens in the blog post that we referred to earlier but we thought we might as well just list them here too to have a comprehensive list. These eco-pens are made from 100% recycled plastic and cardboard. They are biodegradable and eco-friendly while also being completely safe and non-toxic. The company that makes these claims to be on a mission to sustain our planet for generations to come. They donate 10% of all profits to environmentally responsible and sustainable organizations that protect our natural resources. A great product and a great cause.
Onyx and Green 2-Pack Retractable Ballpoint Pens
These are great pens made from bamboo and corn plastic. The product claims to be 95% biodegradable which is the highest out of any of the other ones on this list. Even the packaging is made from recycled materials and is printed on with soy ink which is non-toxic. The design is unique with a great color combination of deep brown from the bamboo and light green for the corn plastic.
Gullor 10PCS Vintage Handmade Wooden Ballpoint Pen
These eco-friendly pens might be the most unique on this list concept-wise. See, the body of these pens is made out of an actual tree branch. The result is something that is not a cookie-cutter product made on an assembly line but something that feels completely unique and natural. Each of them is handcrafted. What you get in the box are going to be randomly mixed styles where each ballpoint pen is not exactly the same. This is a great concept which we admit might not be for everyone but is great to know about none the less.
So far we have covered biodegradable and natural pens that will not leave a lot of waste behind when you are done with them. However, please spare a thought for all the plastic waste that is already plaguing the environment. To take care of that, we have picked these next options to be the best pens made from recycled plastics.
PILOT B2P – Bottle to Pen Refillable & Retractable Ball Point Pen
These eco-friendly pens have been made from plastic recovered from recycled water bottles. Specifically, the bottles are made from 83% post-consumer recycled plastic bottles. The bottles are sourced locally in the United States. The company behind these, Pilot, has been making pens for over 100 years. So we don’t really doubt the quality of this product. You will find the most variety when it comes to finding something that matches your writing style. They come in different point widths and packs of 2, 4, 5, or a dozen.
BIC Ecolutions Round Stic Ballpoint Pen
This pen is made with 74 percent recycled plastic. It has a translucent body that lets you peek at the ink levels. It is a simple design that will work great as a bulk purchase for an office. We have highlighted this option in case you want to stock up on pens for the whole year or are buying for work. You can get a 50 pack or 144 pack in different ink colors. BIC, the company behind these, has been making products for over 60 years. The company claims to be continuously searching for ways to reduce its environmental footprint – whether by reducing greenhouse gas emissions or recycling waste. We can get behind this cause wholeheartedly.
So that was our list of the best eco-friendly pens that we could find on Amazon. They will keep you ready to tackle any work problems. You also won’t have to stress out about what happens to all the plastic waste once you are done with them. The natural materials that the pens are made of will disappear into nature. Some of the ones that we showcased today have been forged from salvaged waste. Any of today’s choices will help you make your work life more pleasurable and stress-free knowing that you have made the right choice.
Love,
Scooch and Steve
