Eco friendly stationery is a new and innovative method which can be used for protecting the environment. This type of stationery is usually made from biodegradable materials and from recycled paper. This helps to bring about a balance in the environment and helps to reduce the level of pollution and global warming. This type of stationery can be used in schools, colleges and even in business organizations like ordinary stationery items.
Of the various items available in eco friendly stationery, eco friendly pencils are quiet in demand. These pencils are made from pieces of wood or surplus of scrap wood. Other materials that can be used for making such pencils include recycled paper, reprocessed cardboard, nontoxic synthetic polymers etc. The lead in the pencils is replaced with graphite making these pencils safe for use by children. Eco friendly color pencils, paints and colors are also available and can be used safely by children. Other stationery items that can be made to be eco friendly include greeting cards, books, newspapers, paper crafts, covers for books and notebooks.
There are however a few problems with this type of stationery. One is that this type of stationery is not readily and easily available at all stationery stores. There are just a few producers of this type of stationery. The cost of this type of stationery is more. This type of stationery requires more skill and art for its production and so it is more expensive than the ordinary stationery items which are readily available.