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Q: Can pencil sharpenings be recycled
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Faber-Castell Corporation introduced a pencil made of recycled materials in 1992


Can pencil shavings be recycled?

have never heard of pencil shaving being recycled, and I do not believe they can be because they are not just wood they also have graphite, lead, mixed in.


Is pencil shavings biodegradable?

No, pencil shavings are not biodegradeable. Because of the heavy ammounts of graphite and wood. They can, however be recycled into other pencils


What is a smencil?

A smencil is a scented pencil made out of recycled newspaper. They a variety of various scents!


Where can wooden pencils be recycled?

Pencils DO NOT contain lead. The "pencil lead" is actually a mixture of graphite (a form of Carbon) and clay. Pencil lead is therefore natural and biodegradable, you do not need to recycle it.


What are ways to use all of the components of the pencil completely?

If you wanted to use all the components of the pencil completely, you would have to save the shavings that you produced by sharpening the pencil, and those could be burned as a source of heat. I don't think erasers can be recycled, though.


Are recycled pencils as good as pencils?

pretty much. they just recycle the wood, not the graphite, it is basically like a new pencil.


How long do you use paper?

Paper can be used over and over again. By erasing pencil and starting over a paper can be used several times. Paper recycled can be used for years and years if the items keep being recycled.


How are erasers recycled?

Pencils should be used till they are too small. They can not be recycled. The wood will gradually biodegrade in compost or landfill. Don't drop your pencil or use it as a drumstick. The graphite inside can break easily and will come out in small pieces when you sharpen the pencil, making it impossible to use.


Are pencil lead recycled?

Toss those pencils in the recycle bin with all the other plastic you are not sure about. If it truly can be recycled, the sorters will figure out what classification to give it. Otherwise, they'll throw it out, and we're in no worse shape than we would have been in the first place.