USED PEN DROP BOX

Objective

To collect used pens for recycling and reduce landfill waste.

Explanation

Used pen drop boxes are made using waste cardboard or carton boxes and placed in:

• Schools
• Offices
• Shops

The collected pens are:

• Sent to recycling centers, or
• Reused for eco-art projects

This prevents used pens from entering school grounds and landfills.

Benefits

• Low-cost, creative solution using waste materials
• Promotes circular waste management
• Encourages students to take environmental responsibility

Implementation

• Create cardboard drop boxes with messages like: “Drop Your Used Pen – Save Nature.”
• Place the boxes in classrooms, libraries, and office areas
• Collect pens once every 3 months
• Send the collected pens to recycling partners

Example

Each student typically uses 80–100 pens per year. Without proper disposal, these pens end up in landfills or scattered around school grounds. The Used Pen Drop Box initiative helps divert this waste toward recycling and supports an eco-friendly culture.