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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
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