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Pencil
Used for writing or drawing, pencils are commonly made of cedar wood. The trees need to be around 14-year-old to be cut down. 1 tree can make up to 300,000 pencils.
Components
What To Do
Do It Well
Step(s) to Dispose
Step #1
Place into the respective bin
Do It Better
Alternative(s) to Reduce Waste
1
Shop Sustainable
Mindful shopping. Examine if you already have more than enough pencils at home. Go digital.
2
2ND HAND, Swap, Rent and Borrow
Opt for second-hand purchase. Consider borrowing from friends & family members who might already have more pencils than they need.
NOW YOU KNOW
WHAT TO DO WITH
Pencil
Let us pick up our books and pencils. They are our most powerful weapon. – Malala Yousafzai
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