Greener stationeries

Stationery can be made greener by doing some simple swaps. Here are some swaps you should consider.

Replace your plastic pens with refillable pens
The problem with plastic pens is that they're not very recyclable nor biodegradable. Most plastic pens end up in landfill after they've run out of ink. Getting a refillable pen is a better option. There are many types of refillable pens but the best alternative is a fountain pen with a piston converter. The piston converter is refillable so you won't have to replace it. The great thing about fountain pens is that many of the inks come in glass bottles. I use the Iroshizuku ink by Pilot.

I know that fountain pens can be pricey but they are absolutely worth the investment. There's cheaper alternatives out there too. My fountain pen is made by the Chinese company Jinaho. These pens are significantly cheaper, yet excellent for writing. I'm very satisfied with mine. Plastic fountain pens are the cheapest alternative. These are entirely made out of plastic except for the nib. It's a little bit contradictory but keep in mind that this will last a really long time because it's refillable. I think plastic is OK long-term use.