Pens are the quintessential promotional product – and with sustainability becoming more and more important to end-buyers of all demographics, it only makes sense to have a few eco-friendly options of this classic item in your back pocket. Whether as giveaways for an environmental nonprofit or in a new hire onboarding kit for a major corporation, there are plenty of choices for pens made from recycled materials or eco-friendly bamboo, for example.
Here are the top-searched sustainable pens on ESP+.
Koozie Group (asi/40480)
Retractable and reliable, this eco-friendly iteration of the BIC Clic Stic pen (CSECO) is made from 65% pre-consumer recycled plastic. A solid choice for sustainability-minded campaigns in education or government offices.
Evans Manufacturing (asi/52840)
Made from sustainable bamboo, this desk organizer and stylus pen set (2460) also features three pen slots, a phone holder and a 3″ x 3″ sticky notepad. Laser engraving yields tone-on-tone results with unique grain variations. Great for onboarding kits or executive gifts.
Pentel of America (asi/77240)
With a translucent barrel and latex-free grip, this 0.7-mm gel pen (BL107) is made from at least 84% recycled materials and features smooth, quick-drying black ink. Perfect for school supply drives or conference swag bags.
Goldstar (asi/73295)
Crafted from recycled aluminum with bamboo accents, this gift set (GQM) includes a blue or black ink pen and a reliable flashlight. Comes in a kraft gift box, decorated in full-color inkjet. Think client gift programs or safety-focused events.
The Magnet Group (asi/68507)
Made from nontoxic post-consumer recycled plastic, this retractable pen (DOTBL) features a wide clip for bold branding and smooth blue ink. The eco-friendly design suits nonprofit outreach or environmental education programs.
Gold Bond (asi/57653)
This multitasking gadget (BREEZE) is a pen, a fan and a flying disc all in one. Recipients can cool off, take a break and jot down notes. Made from recycled ABS plastic, it’s an eco-friendly pick for summer festivals, campus events or wellness programs.
