Many companies are coming up with unique and innovative approaches to recycled pencils and products in general. Most are trying to set up with the core aim of a producing a “close loop recycling” action. The recycled pencil made from a vending cup seems to be a fast catching trend. The pencil is similar to normal ones In that it writes and sharpens like them, but unlike conventional pencils these are not made of wood.

This helps save the cutting down of a multitude of trees which is a prime element of conventional pencils. The pencil won the prestigious invention of the year in 1998 and the recycled product of the year in 1999.It was also the first one to be accredited into the Millennium Products.

This proves how quickly the pencil garnered international attention of business leaders, politicians and designers. The great thing about these pencils is that they can be personalized to include the names of your loved ones or that of your company. Recycled pencils are commonly crafted out of worn out fabrics, mostly denim and cotton. These are fitted with a HB lead, are rounded and even come with an optional eraser tip; it is suitable to print in up to three colors.