We’re Writing a Story for a Better Future

We’re making small changes that will have a BIG impact. Because we make so many pencils, we care about the impact they have on the environment. We’ve started several initiatives to carefully manage the products and packaging, so they have a more positive influence on our environment and the communities in which we live and thrive.

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Our Products

The wood used to make our pencils is derived from the waste of other wood products, which in turn comes from partners who practice responsible forestry management.

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Our Partners

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FOREST STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL

As the leader in sustainable forestry, FSC® is trusted by NGOs, businesses, and consumers worldwide to protect healthy, resilient forests.

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PROGRAMME FOR THE ENDORSEMENT OF FOREST CERTIFICATION

PEFC works to protect our forests by promoting sustainable forest management through certification.

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WHAT IS SUSTAINABLE FORESTRY?

Sustainable forestry is the practice of managing forests to meet the needs of society today while also ensuring that future generations will have access to forest resources. It involves using forest resources responsibly and sustainably, with a focus on preserving the forest ecosystem's health and productivity.

WHAT IS FOREST CERTIFICATION?

Forest certification is a voluntary, market-based process that ensures forest products come from sustainably managed forests. It involves inspecting and tracking timber, paper pulp, and other forest products to ensure they've been harvested according to strict guidelines. The goal is to give consumers confidence that they're buying responsibly-harvested forest products.

Our Packaging

Not only have we switched to using packaging materials with lower environmental impacts, we’ve also found ways to reduce excess packaging throughout our manufacturing process – from factory to shelf. Plus, we’re always finding ways to use post-consumer and post-production waste in the packaging instead of virgin fibers.

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Ticonderoga Recycles

We Love Recycling

Ticonderoga is a proud partner of How2Recycle to clearly communicate recycling instructions to consumers.

HOW2RECYCLE

How2Recycle is a concise labeling system that provides consistent and transparent on-pack disposal information to consumers in the US and Canada.

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