With school just starting and getting all of our supplies together I was approached by Tree Smart and was asked to try out their recycled pencils. Since I am A total recycle freak I said yes. Here is what I was sent to try out.
TreeSmart® is dedicated to the idea that all of us are responsible to our environment. We must promote the wise use of all our global natural resources. Everyone is interested in doing his or her part in protecting our planet. Since 1998, TreeSmart® has been making ROLLED-UP RECYCLED NEWSPAPER PENCILS. Headquartered in the beautiful Pacific Northwest United States, TreeSmart began importing raw pencil cores with finished pencil assembly in the U.S. The first 6-8 years were devoted to perfecting quality control issues and fine-tuning the manufacturing processes before launching our first national marketing program in 2003. We opened on-line shopping through the TreeSmart.com website shortly thereafter. The company initially began shipping on a nationwide basis to the School Supply markets, Arts & Crafts, and Stationery/Office Supply stores. Now, a good portion of new business growth is derived from custom imprinting for corporate clients and state and local government recycling centers incorporating custom logos, text, and messaging. MANUFACTURING PROCESS TreeSmart experienced many challenges in developing a high-quality pencil made from recycled newspaper during its initial start-up. Today, however, you can enjoy quality TreeSmart® pencils that incorporate the following features and benefits:
- Whole newspaper sheets are rolled around HB high-quality #2 graphite.
- TreeSmart® recycles English newspapers.
- No mulching or mixing with toxic recycling chemicals.
- A special adhesive formula is used to bind the newsprint together into a cohesive core trunk that is as hard as wood.
- They sharpen easily, just like wood – most of our users tell us they sharpen better and last longer than wood pencils.
- Newsprint images are visible on the pencil surface.
- All pencils are made with high-quality ferrules and latex-free erasers that do not smudge.
- Selective colors for erasers are available upon request.
First is their 6" Recylced Newspaper/Plastic Rulers they come in a set of 6 for $5.50.
Next is their Recycled pencils you can get them in many different quantities.
They also have a great class fundraiser option for your schools for more info click HERE.
