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Gone are the days of boring yellow No. 2 pencils. In are the days of resourceful pencils made out of recycled newspapers.

Pencils aren’t as earth-friendly as we would like to think. In fact, parents might be shocked to find out that the yellow pencils they grew up using are made out of the 4 billion trees cut down worldwide for paper industries — which leads to deforestation and habitat loss. They are also harmful because they are processed with toxic chemicals in factories which pollutes our air.

This was news to me too. And has shifted my thoughts.

That’s why I love Treesmart, a recycled pencil company that uses old newspapers instead of wood.

Lesson 1: Fun Facts about non toxic TreeSmart Pencils

• All pencils are made with latex-free erasers
• Whole newspaper sheets are rolled around HB high-quality #2 graphite.
• No mulching or mixing with toxic recycling chemicals.
• They sharpen easily, just like wood!

There is no need to be enrolled in school to be excited for our Back to School Insider Deals

All month long we are going to give you fun tidbits and learnings about organic lifestyles, products, projects and much more while giving you the most fantastic weekly deals ever.

Lesson 1. Why letterpress stationery is so special

Unlike more modern printing processes, letterpress requires high-quality materials and a talented craftsman. The iron and the ink, the mechanics of the press, and the spirit of the pressman suffuse each printed piece with character that is immediately evident. The result is stationery with a distinct, tile quality unsurpassed by other printing methods; the words on paper are felt as well as read.

delphine is a fine letterpress stationery and design company that we adore on Abe’s Market. Their designs are whimsical with a modern flare.

Erika Firm, delphine’s award-winning designer and founder, is the daughter of a commercial artist and an engineer.

She has worked at magazines, newspapers and dotcoms. All along the way, however, she was freelancing and designing cards and invitations for friends and family. It turned into a full time business after a late night of champagne toasts (and, let’s be honest here, tequila shots) at a sublime seaside wedding. Her stationery business was born!

Today, enjoy 35% off a handmade journal and tote.