Pentel Colors the World Green with Recycology Products
Pentel is continuing its long-standing commitment to sustainability and social responsibility with the launch of Recycology eco-friendly products.
/Natural Resources News Articles/ - YORBA LINDA, CA, January 22, 2008 - Pentel of America, a leading provider of writing instruments, office products, and art materials, is continuing its long-standing commitment to sustainability and social responsibility with the launch of Recycology (http://www.recycology.pentel.com), a new umbrella brand for its eco-friendly products. Pentel's environmental programs began in 1974 when a Pentel factory in Japan was recognized and honored for its waste water treatment facilities and its participation in environmentally friendly programs. Today, the Pentel line of Recycology products are made from a minimum of 50%, and up to 100%, recycled content or post-consumer recycled content. This environmentally responsible line of products includes pens, markers, pencils, lead, and tape.
The Recycology Program is being introduced by Pentel as a new way of helping the environment by reducing the amount of waste and increasing recycling activity during manufacturing. Pentel's Recycology Recycled-Content products contain recovered materials that have been reused in the manufacturing process. The Post-Consumer Recycled products are made from content collected in commercial and residential recycling programs.
"Pentel is committed to creating a healthier environment for future generations, while creating products of superior design and quality, as illustrated in our Recycology line," said Peter Katz, Director of Marketing for Pentel. "In addition to using recycled materials, many of the products in the Recycology line are refillable to further lessen environmental waste."
The Recycology products have the same quality, reliability, and dependability as other Pentel products. Eco-savvy consumers seeking green office and school supplies will be drawn to use the products in the Recycology line so that they can do their part in protecting the environment. Product packaging is also made of recycled and recyclable materials.
Products in the Recycology line include:
• Refillable EnerGel Deluxe Liquid Gel Pens (50% recycled plastic)
• Retractable and refillable Handy-line S permanent markers and highlighters (55% and 54% post consumer recycled plastic)
• HyperG Retractable Liquid Gel Pen (71% recycled plastic)
• Cool Lines and .eSharp Pencils with Lead Maximizer Continuous Lead System (75% and 72% recycled plastic with 67% and 42% post-consumer recycled plastic)
• Fiber-tipped Sign Pen in black, red, blue, and green (80% recycled plastic)
• Super Hi-Polymer C505-HB Lead (container is made of 100% recycled plastic)
• Tape'n Glue Double-Sided Tape (container is 72% post consumer recycled plastic)
About Pentel Of America, Ltd.
All Pentel products are backed by warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. Known for quality and innovation, Pentel is a world leader in the manufacture and sale of writing instruments and art materials. With offices throughout the world, Pentel's U.S. headquarters is located in Torrance, California. For more information about Pentel of America, Ltd., and Pentel products, visit the Web site at www.pentel.com.
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Pentel Goes Green with Recycology products. Recycology is Pentel's name for the Science of Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. Ten products make up the Recycology line and are made from a minimum of 50% recycled materials by weight and are designed to reduce the manufacturing impact on the environment. Pentel's HyperG Retractable Liquid Gel Pen is made from 71% recycled plastic.
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