[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”no” hundred_percent_height=”no” hundred_percent_height_scroll=”no” hundred_percent_height_center_content=”yes” equal_height_columns=”no” menu_anchor=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_position=”center center” background_repeat=”no-repeat” fade=”no” background_parallax=”none” enable_mobile=”no” parallax_speed=”0.3″ video_mp4=”” video_webm=”” video_ogv=”” video_url=”” video_aspect_ratio=”16:9″ video_loop=”yes” video_mute=”yes” video_preview_image=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=””][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”3_5″ layout=”3_5″ spacing=”” center_content=”no” link=”” target=”_self” min_height=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_position=”left top” background_repeat=”no-repeat” hover_type=”none” border_size=”0″ border_color=”” border_style=”solid” border_position=”all” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=”” dimension_margin=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=”” last=”no”][fusion_text columns=”” column_min_width=”” column_spacing=”” rule_style=”default” rule_size=”” rule_color=”” class=”” id=””]Pens, markers, and board markers are small everyday items that you might have never thought of recycling.
But think: when only one manufacturer of France sells more than 8.76 billion pens, markers, correctors, and other stationary items every year, what would be the total number of these items manufactured by all the companies of the world?[/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type=”2_5″ layout=”2_5″ spacing=”” center_content=”no” link=”” target=”_self” min_height=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_position=”left top” background_repeat=”no-repeat” hover_type=”none” border_size=”0″ border_color=”” border_style=”solid” border_position=”all” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=”” dimension_margin=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=”” last=”no”][fusion_counters_box columns=”1″ color=”#ff6f6f” title_size=”” icon=”” icon_size=”” icon_top=”” body_color=”” body_size=”” border_color=”” animation_offset=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=””][fusion_counter_box value=”8.75″ delimiter=”” unit=”” unit_pos=”suffix” icon=”” direction=”up”]Billion Pens[/fusion_counter_box][/fusion_counters_box][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type=”2_5″ layout=”2_5″ spacing=”” center_content=”no” link=”” target=”_self” min_height=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_position=”left top” background_repeat=”no-repeat” hover_type=”none” border_size=”0″ border_color=”” border_style=”solid” border_position=”all” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=”” dimension_margin=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=”” last=”no”][fusion_imageframe image_id=”8581″ max_width=”” style_type=”glow” stylecolor=”” hover_type=”zoomin” bordersize=”” bordercolor=”” borderradius=”” align=”center” lightbox=”no” gallery_id=”” lightbox_image=”” alt=”” link=”” linktarget=”_self” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=””]https://www.earthsquad.global/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/23-16.jpg[/fusion_imageframe][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type=”3_5″ layout=”3_5″ spacing=”” center_content=”no” link=”” target=”_self” min_height=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_position=”left top” background_repeat=”no-repeat” hover_type=”none” border_size=”0″ border_color=”” border_style=”solid” border_position=”all” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=”” dimension_margin=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=”” last=”no”][fusion_text columns=”” column_min_width=”” column_spacing=”” rule_style=”default” rule_size=”” rule_color=”” class=”” id=””]
This emphasizes more on the importance of recycling pens, highlighters, board markers, etc. You can effectively help in recycling these items in different ways.
One of the simplest ways is to instead of throwing away pen in a trash can, collect a whole bunch of pens and then mail them to recyclers. As pens and other related stuff don’t take much space, usually, it is not a problem for most businesses and people to collect them.
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Why is it Important to Recycle Pen?
According to a research held in the UK, an average pen writes 6,207 signatures, 5114 phone numbers, or 169 letters.
Most of us don’t write many letters these days, but still, we like to buy many pens every year. Especially people who buy cheap pens have to buy again and again as, usually, these pens don’t perform well as compared to an average pen.
Usually, pens are made up of plastic, and thus, are not biodegradable in the landfills. Moreover, plastic gives off toxic gases such as dioxins.
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Although pens are small items, they add up fast as they are produced in billions of numbers every year. This is the same for markers and board markers.
Recycling of pens, markers, board markers, mechanical pencils, and other writing utensils need some efforts, however, all of these things can be recycled using various resources.
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What to Do with Writing Utensils After Using Them?
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Unfortunately, many of the recycling companies do not accept any kinds of pens or other related stuff. This is because of two main reasons: these things are too small to process, and pens, markers etc. are made up of different types of materials.
Some of this material can be recycled, whereas, some cannot. However, some recycling organizations accept these items. You can send them to a company that is specialized in recycling such stuff. Other than pens, you can send markers, board markers, mechanical pencils, highlighters, and pen caps.
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Usually, you can get a single pen easily from a stationary store or an art shop. Use your pen and keep it in a specific place, so you don’t need to look for it every time you need it.
Make sure you use your writing tools to their maximum limit. An easy tip to use every drop of your pen is to store tip down, instead if tip up. This will allow the ink to flow down because of gravity and you can use every drop of ink of your pen.
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Do you use pen more than often? Are you an old-fashioned person who still write letters? Are you a journal writer? Or do you take lots of notes?
Instead of buying pens, again and again, invest in a good quality refillable pen. It will allow you to use fewer resources over time, and not to mention, you will save money in the long run too.
Another way to extend the useful life of a pen is to use them until they are used completely. Usually, we only use our favorite pens, and when we clean out our drawer, the ones that we don’t use are landfilled.
Don’t buy new pens until you have a single useful pen in the drawer. Similarly, when you have used your markers completely, try to find out a program in which you can send these markers back to the manufacturer.
If you are unable to find any such program, use them in any DIY project. You can easily find many good ideas online.
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Recycling pens and other writing utensils are tricky, but there are some ways to recycle certain types of plastic.
Dixon offers a take-back program for the markers of their Prang brand. Crayola has partnered with various schools to run an in-school take-back program for their markers. This program helps kids in understanding the concept and importance of conserving resources.
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Some other creative ways of reusing and recycling pens, mechanical pencils, markers, and board markers are as follows:
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A better way to minimize the wastage of writing tools is to use refillable fountain pens. These pens can be filled with ink from a glass bottle.
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Used markers and pens can be used to mark the planted seed in the garden. However, you need to be careful and may replace the pen once it starts breaking up.
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If your ballpoint is not writing properly, take the filling out of the pen and place it in a glass filled with water. The water will push the remaining ink upwards, and you can start using the pen again.
[/fusion_li_item][/fusion_checklist][fusion_text columns=”” column_min_width=”” column_spacing=”” rule_style=”default” rule_size=”” rule_color=”” class=”” id=””]It is a good sign that people are becoming more aware of the importance of recycling things. If you are also fed up with using disposable writing utensils, try to buy a reusable set of pens.
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Conclusion
Recycling is crucial to saving our planet for ourselves and the future generations. Waste material in landfill sites produce various harmful and greenhouse gases, and the process of recycling helps in reducing pollution.
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