What are recycled pens made from?
- Recycled plastic and rPET barrels are used on pens such as the Kind rPET, Arlow and Eco Click. Several styles, including the Uno Colour, Brook and Mood Colour, are marked GRS recycled.
- Recycled milk cartons and card give the Recycled Milk Carton Ballpen and Cardboard Stylus Ballpen a distinctive natural look.
- Recycled aluminium pens such as the Spintop and Juana feel heavier in the hand and can be engraved.
- Wheatstraw and plant-based plastics appear in the Oriel and Electra Wheatstraw pens, the BIC Media Clic Bio Based, the Senator Skeye Bio and the Prodir DS3 Biotic.
Eco friendly pens from well-known makers
BIC's Ecolutions pens, such as the Media Clic, Round Stic Eco and Super Clip Ecolutions, are a familiar choice. Senator offers recycled versions of the Challenger, Liberty and Evoxx, and the Stilolinea Baron Recycled pens are made in Europe. See our BIC, Senator and Prodir collections for each maker's full range.
Recycled pens for every budget
Plastic recycled ballpens are well suited to exhibitions, mailings and community events, and several appear in our budget pens range. For staff and client gifts, a soft-feel recycled pen or a recycled aluminium pen with an engraved logo looks more premium.
More sustainable writing
For more lower-impact ideas, see bamboo pens and pencils, eco friendly pencils and our wider eco friendly pens and writing range. Pair your pens with eco friendly notebooks for a matching set.
Frequently asked questions
Are recycled pens good quality?
Yes. Recycled barrels write and click like standard pens, and many come from established makers such as BIC, Senator and Prodir.
Can recycled pens be printed in full colour?
Yes. Many pens in this range have a full colour option, and some, such as the Electra Recycled, offer Ultra HD full colour print.
Can you engrave a recycled pen?
Yes, on selected styles. Recycled aluminium pens and several soft-feel recycled pens, including the Electra and Ergo ranges, can be laser engraved.
How long does it take to get recycled pens printed?
Standard production is typically 7–10 working days from artwork approval. For tighter deadlines, see our express delivery pens.
Where can I see every pen you sell?
This page shows recycled styles only. For plastic, metal and premium pens, browse All Branded Pens.
