Recycled Pens

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the difference between the Woody and Woody Widebody?
• The Woody has a standard size diameter, unlike the Woody Widebody, which has a larger diameter for extra grip and comfort.

• What type of ink is inside of these earth-friendly pens?
• Unlike a standard ink pen, the ink inside the Woody and the Woody Widebody is non-toxic and vegetable based.

• Which styles of Goodkind ink pens does Dolphin Blue offer?
• Dolphin Blue supplies both the Woody and Woody Widebody with Black and Gold  recycled steel clips.

• How do your reycled pens compare to non-recycled pens?
• Unlike a non-recycled ink pen, our Goodkind recycled pens are made in the USA from recycled wood, and contain a longer lasting vegetable based ink. In addition to the non-toxic outer coating, the Black and Gold on each ink pen is made from recycled steel.

• Can the cartridges inside these pens be recycled?
• Yes! Every brass cartridge inside our Goodkind Woody and Woody Widebody ink pens can be recycled.

• Are these sustainable pens refillable?
• Don't recycle your pens just yet! Each earth-friendly pen is refillable.

• Are these eco-friendly pens engraveable?
• Personalized Goodkind ink pens are available for your company or organization . Additional per-pen charges as well as set up charges apply. Contact Dolphin Blue for more information.

• What is vegetable based ink?
• Vegetable-based ink is made with vegetable oil, such as soybean or corn oils, as a substitute for petroleum. Traditional petroleum-based inks contain heavy metals like barium, copper, and zinc that can contaminate soil and groundwater. Petroleum-based inks also emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into the air. VOCs are irritants for workers and contribute to the formation of smog, which aggravates respiratory conditions such as emphysema, bronchitis, and asthma. Vegetable-based inks emit significantly fewer VOCs and, unlike petroleum, are derived from renewable resources. Additionally, vegetable-based ink is easier to remove from paper than regular ink. This not only facilitates recycling, but also results in higher quality recycled paper and less hazardous waste. The tests demonstrated that the vegetable-based inks performed as well as traditional petroleum-based inks. Because they are thinner than petroleum-based inks, vegetable-based inks produce brighter colors, which can result in the use of less ink to generate the same amount of images.