Prodir DS8 True Biotic Ballpoint Pens

Sustainability

Description

Is this the future for plastic pens? We are very excited by the True Biotic pen range from Prodir. Made in Switzerland, these pens are innovative by not using plastic in their manufacture*. Instead, they are made from biopolymers that will naturally degrade. If you are looking for a sustainable alternative then the DS8 pen is a fantastic choice.

So the question that will naturally follow is What is a biopolymer and how is this different to plastic? Well there's only so far you want to go down this rabbit hole, but here goes. A polymer is simply a chain of molecules that forms a material or substance - everything from your plastic water bottle to your DNA is a polymer. A biopolymer is made up of molecules formed by natural sources rather than say fossil fuels, fermenting sugars for example. PHA biopolymers, which are what these pens are made from, are a naturally-synthesized and completely degradable type of 'plastic'. These pens can therefore be popped under your plants in the garden where they will degrade in a couple of months. It is biodegradable in the soil though not suitable for household waste recycling. Science lesson over.

The DS8 pen is a more traditional style than the QS40 pen, but the advantage of this is that there are several options for branding on the clip or barrel. See the artwork chart below.

* To be clear, the pen itself is not made with plastic but the refill is.

The key features of the Prodir DS8 True Biotic pens are:

• A non-plastic 'plastic' pen, made from biopolymers

• Fully degradable

• Refills available - takes a G2 Parker refill

• Choice of colours

• Min order 500 pcs

• Choice of blue or black ink

• SEDEX member and SMETA certified

• Made in Switzerland with green energy generated by hydropower

Prodir DS8 True Biotic Colours

Branding Options