When it comes to school and office supplies, there are a ton of them available. Recently, I have begun thinking more about recycled supplies and incorporating them into our house/school supply collection. So, I am really grateful to be given the option to try out TreeSmart!
About TreeSmart (source: www.treesmart.com)
Since 1998, TreeSmart®
has been making ROLLED-UP RECYCLED NEWSPAPER PENCILS.
Headquartered in the beautiful Pacific Northwest
United States, TreeSmart began importing raw pencil cores
with finished pencil assembly in the U.S. The first 6-8 years
were devoted to perfecting quality control issues and fine-tuning
the manufacturing processes before launching our first national
marketing program in 2003. We opened on-line shopping through
the TreeSmart.com website shortly thereafter.
The company initially began shipping on a nationwide
basis to the School Supply markets, Arts & Crafts, and
Stationery/Office Supply stores. Now, a good portion of new
business growth is derived from custom imprinting for corporate
clients and state and local government recycling centers incorporating
custom logos, text, and messaging.
MANUFACTURING PROCESS
TreeSmart experienced many challenges in developing a high-quality pencil made from recycled newspaper during its initial start-up. Today, however, you can enjoy quality TreeSmart® pencils that incorporate the following features and benefits:
• Whole newspaper sheets are rolled around HB high-quality #2 graphite.
• TreeSmart® recycles English newspapers.
• No mulching or mixing with toxic recycling chemicals.
• A special adhesive formula is used to bind the newsprint together into a cohesive core trunk that is as hard as wood.
• They sharpen easily, just like wood – most of our users tell us they sharpen better and last longer than wood pencils.
• Newsprint images are visible on the pencil surface.
• All pencils are made with high-quality ferrules and latex-free erasers that do not smudge.
• Selective colors for erasers are available upon request.
TreeSmart experienced many challenges in developing a high-quality pencil made from recycled newspaper during its initial start-up. Today, however, you can enjoy quality TreeSmart® pencils that incorporate the following features and benefits:
• Whole newspaper sheets are rolled around HB high-quality #2 graphite.
• TreeSmart® recycles English newspapers.
• No mulching or mixing with toxic recycling chemicals.
• A special adhesive formula is used to bind the newsprint together into a cohesive core trunk that is as hard as wood.
• They sharpen easily, just like wood – most of our users tell us they sharpen better and last longer than wood pencils.
• Newsprint images are visible on the pencil surface.
• All pencils are made with high-quality ferrules and latex-free erasers that do not smudge.
• Selective colors for erasers are available upon request.
Other TreeSmart® products in development
are:
• color pencils made from rolled up newspapers;
• recycled crayons and coloring pencils and coloring booklets with the messages of Recycling, Endangered Species, science, and Environmental Issues from around the globe;
• school supplies from recycled plastic materials and recycled paper.
• color pencils made from rolled up newspapers;
• recycled crayons and coloring pencils and coloring booklets with the messages of Recycling, Endangered Species, science, and Environmental Issues from around the globe;
• school supplies from recycled plastic materials and recycled paper.
SMM Review
TreeSmart sent us the following supplies:- 7" Colored Pencils in Tube
- Mini Colored Pencils in Tube
- 6" Recycled Paper Ruler
- 12 Pack Recycled Newspaper Pencils
- Recycled Pencil Case
Additionally, we received several of the newspaper pencils and a recycled case to keep them in. The pencils have a really nice look to them and they are sturdy. I have actually taken a few to work with me and they are much better than the standard #2 pencils I had been using. The case is hard and easily holds quite a few pencils and the ruler.
Overall, I highly recommend these products for any school, office or home collection! It's great that they are so sturdy, easy to use and durable, as well as affordable! Of course with the added bonus of them being recycled and environmentally friendly, these are definitely worth purchasing! They would make great gifts as well for the kids, coworkers, or teachers in your life!
Learn More/Purchase: You can learn more about TreeSmart products and start purchasing today on their website!
Win: Enter below to win a TreeSmart prize pack featuring a 24 pack of newspaper pencils, a tube of colored pencils, and a ruler! Open to U.S residents only. Giveaway ends 11:59pm CST on 10/9/13.
*The blogs affiliated with this giveaway are not responsible for prize delivery. Buddy Doo's Adventure-Roos and Little Angel on a Mission did not receive any compensation or items for posting this review and giveaway*
I love the Mini Color Pencils in Tube!!! So cute! and easy to carry around for on the go mommies
ReplyDeleteMy favorite would be the 7" color pencils in tube. My 5 year old daughter loves to draw and color and that would be perfect for her. :)
ReplyDeletei like the all star set
ReplyDeleteMini Colorbook and Pencil Set
ReplyDeleteMini Color Pencils in Tube my daughter would love them
ReplyDeleteI need to win this one because I LOVE IT! & Jac would love it even more! !!
ReplyDeleteI love the Student Art and School Set, my 9 year old son would LOVE to win it!!
ReplyDeleteMini Colorbook, and Pencil Set My 9 year old would it!
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