Writing instruments
Founded in 1946 in Japan.
Company Assessment
(Last updated Jan 2020)
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Pentel Co Ltd
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Environmental claims
Pentel's Recycology products are made from a minimum of 50%, and up to 100%, recycled content or post-consumer recycled content. This environmentally responsible line of products includes pens, markers, pencils, lead, and tape.
Source: company website
(2020)
Use of nanotechnology
Ain Supplio pencil lead from Pentel uses nanotechnology to release allegedly mind-expanding aromas. The fragrance is encapsulated using nanotechnology, where microscopic bubbles containing the fragrance are blended in with the lead. When you write, the fragrance pops out of the tiny nanocapsules.
Source: Gizmodo
(2007)