Saturday, September 5, 2020

Paper Pencils - A Eco Friendly Alternative For Wooden Pencil

Today, while I was reading a book, I got rattled by the sound of Ma scolding my brothers. Though she wasn't that loud; it was so unexpected for me, who was immersed in the world created by her book. Ma wouldn't simply scold anyone, that made me think, What have the boys done? And I asked her and she said, "you see this is the tenth pencil this week and that's not okay." I hummed in response to which she added, "They are just like you." That made me think, that's right, I have always lost my pencils before I used even half part of them. And I am certain, many of you can agree with me here.

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How You and I both are causing deforestation...


You see this might look silly to many of us, but if you give a little more thought, that is not the case. Most of these pencils that we use are made of wooden bodies. If they are made of a wooden body, that means trees have to be cut for them to be made. No one hasn't used or is using a pencil which implies many trees are cut annually to make them. We thus unknowingly becomes the reason for deforestation. Some people would say, Even if I stop using wooden pencils, will that stop trees from being cut? What else would I use? Those two are relevant questions.


Will 'you' opting, not to use wooden pencils save trees...?

If you would ask me this question, I would say Yes! But not so fast. You see, Bhoomi Eco's article suggests that every year 82,000 trees are cut in the world to make 14 billion pencils. That's a huge number. And that's also because there is such a growing demand for wooden pencils. When demand increases, the production also has to be increased and for that more and more resources will be exploited. So the root cause of this is demand itself and that is caused by people like us. Thus, it is also people like us who can bring down the demand for these wooden pencils which ultimately will decrease production and bring down the number of trees cut. 


Paper pencils could be your new friend... 

Well, the pencil is one such stationery that is not only made of wood but by plastic and other materials and these materials also have a great downside while affecting nature very badly. Also, we can not just stop using pencils as the users range from students to artists and many many more. So stopping their use is not the right way, rather we should opt to more sustainable and eco-friendly options that are where paper pencils are ideal. They are made by reusing newspapers and other papers which are once used and thrown. These papers would have otherwise landed in landfills which would pollute the land further. Also, the treatment that these pencils go through make them biodegradable.
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How are paper pencils made..?

The pencils are made by rolling by rolling machines by using picked reusable paper and are then adhered to the lead using good quality glue that is coated many times. The glue is chosen not only for its good quality and eco-friendly nature but also for its good cushioning effect so that the lead doesn't break even if the pencil is dropped. Another important quality is waterproof nature. We don't want the paper getting soggy due to rain or water now do we? Even paper is picked, quality checked papers of newspaper and other papers are used to ensure the good quality of the paper. But if you plan on making them at home by DIY method any paper and normal paper glue would work as well.

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Why should you opt for them..?

Paper pencils are good replacements for traditional wooden and plastic pencils for many reasons.

1. Lightweight

2. Eco-friendly and biodegradable

3. Long-lasting

4. Easy to sharpen

5. Zero pollution 

6. Budget-friendly

You should also keep in mind that you are indirectly helping nature to be more healthy and also our future generations by being sustainable.

Paper pencils have now much high demand and thus leading to better designs and variety. Don't forget to check out the seed pencil!! Whereat the end of the pencil, you will receive a seed which you can grow and be part of the eco-friendly campaign. 

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C O N C L U S I O N

With a growing high number of students all around the world, a pencil is a such stationery that is used a lot. While the use is not just by students but by all people of all walks of life, the demand that this stationary has in the global market is very high. The most commonly used pencils are made of wood and plastic which adds to more pollution and harm to nature and ultimately to mankind.
 
The high demand leads to high production which later leads to more trees being cut is not a simple issue and the best solution to it is the inverse process. We need to decrease the demand which indeed will reduce production and ultimately reduce deforestation and its aftereffects. But that is a rather easy said than done statement, right? Well not any longer, here is where we have the eco-friendly, friendly, and sustainable option of paper pencils. Made using good quality used paper and glue the production follows the Three R Principle. Known of its lightweight, easy to sharpen and long-lasting properties the pencils are now loved by many students around the globe. What parents love about them is the budget-friendly nature. Plus as these are made mostly by small scale business and disabled people, it could also be a chance for you to help such people

Even DIY projects on paper pencils have flooded YouTube, if you wish to make your stash of pencils, you know where to find them

If you feel like owning one of these or even gifting your child to incorporate these qualities in them. Check out the products below!!


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