Pencils made from recycled newspaper are as good as pencils made from wood. Sturdy and smooth, these are an eco-friendly option for children as they begin their school term with new stationery. Many, many trees lose their lives to pencils. Be non-violent and kind to Mother Nature and buy recycled pencils.
GoGraameen sells such pencils for the same cost as regular ones. Around 30-40 companies in India produce recycled pencils but 95 percent export them and bypass the domestic market. “The problem is lack of awareness and resistance. . .
