August 12, 2024

Promoting trust – Schneider pens certified with the “Blue Angel” label
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The German eco-label Blue Angel stands for an independent, transparent, and
ambitious certification. It marks only the best products within a product group
(https://www.blauer-engel.de/en/productworld/writing-utensils-stamps
[https://www.blauer-engel.de/en/productworld/writing-utensils-stamps]).

When purchasing Blue Angel-certified writing pens, you benefit from the
environment and health advantages due to their resource-efficient, low-pollution
production, eco-friendly packaging, and long lifespan*.
(https://www.blauer-engel.de/de) [https://www.blauer-engel.de/de)].

Schneider [https://schneiderpen-promotion.com/en], as a manufacturer and brand,
has placed great emphasis on quality and sustainability right from the
beginning. Schneider has been EMAS certified continuously since 1998 and
recently completed a successful audit for the next three years in 2024.
Additionally, in 2024 Schneider proudly received the internationally renowned
16th German Sustainability Award (DNP) [https://www.nachhaltigkeitspreis.de/] in
the Office Supplies / Promotional Items category. And last but not least,
Schneider celebrates three products in the promotional sector that have met the
demanding criteria of the Blue Angel and received this globally recognized
environmental label.

1) Reco Ballpoint Pen – A Sustainability Pioneer

According to the Blue Angel (Did you know that there are Blue Angel pens? | Blue
Angel (blauer-engel.de)
[https://www.blauer-engel.de/de/presse/detail/schon-gewusst-dass-es-stifte-vom-blauen-engel-gibt-0],
more than 30,000 products have been awarded the environmental label. However,
Schneider’s Reco ballpoint pen is the first and only pen on the market that
meets the high requirements. Schneider developed a new paste specifically for
this purpose. 

The refillable Reco ballpoint pen comes in various variants (Basic, Line, Max)
and features the intelligent “Mix & Match” principle, allowing users to
combine multiple standard colours. For quantities of 10,000 pieces or more,
individual customer Pantone colours can be used for personalization. 

Its dynamic design with elegant matt satin surface makes it a stylish companion.
The sturdy, fiber-reinforced, break-resistant clip completes the appearance. The
pen body is made of 92% recycled plastic, contributing to environmentally
friendly and resource-efficient production. It is equipped with a replaceable
giant refill Eco 725 M with barrel also made of 95% recycled plastic. The ink is
waterproof according to ink standard ISO 12757-2. Refilling is easy, quick, and
clean, and the pen’s durability contributes to waste reduction.

The Reco proudly displays the Blue Angel logo and has also won the German Design
Award Special, the Promotional Gift Award, and the PSI Sustainability Award
(“Sustainable Product”).





2) Fineliner Line-Up – Perfect for Sustainable Drawing and Writing



The Fineliner Line-Up also features the Blue Angel logo on Schneider’s product
list.

This unique fineliner is awarded the Blue Angel for its environmentally friendly
design, with a pen body made of more than 85% biobased plastic. Manufactured
from renewable raw materials, it helps conserve petroleum reserves. Its slim
shape and 0.4 mm line widths make it ideal for drawing and writing.

The innovative cap-off ink ensures that the pen does not run dry even if the cap
is removed for 2-3 days. The rubberised, ergonomic triangular barrel ensures a
non-slip and relaxed writing. The fineliner is available as a single pen or in a
4-piece set with a practical pen box made from internal plastic processing
waste.





3) Highlighter 180 – The sustainability champion for office, school &
study

Whether for school, university, office or creative work: The brilliant and
light-resistant Highlighter 180 attracts attention everywhere, and this thanks
to its brilliant marking performance. The chisel tip in widths of 1 and 5 mm can
be used to highlight up to 15,000 words. The pen body is made of opaque plastic
with a fine matt finish which does not only look good – but it is also made of
over 90 percent recycled material. Schneider uses recycled fibres for the inner
ink reservoir and tip. And its ink? The ink is made from bio-based materials.
From the pen body up to the fiber tip, the Highlighter 180 is a good decision
for people and nature. That's why it was the first highlighter made from
recycled plastic to be awarded with eco-label “Blue Angel”.

When purchasing promotional writing instruments from the Schneider brand,
customers opt for the highest quality and environmental awareness. All
promotional writing instruments are manufactured entirely in Germany, and
Schneider offsets all remaining unavoidable emissions during production by
investing in certified climate protection projects (ClimatePartner
[https://fpm.climatepartner.com/tracking/53739-1804-1001/de]). 

The products awarded the Blue Angel are among the most environmentally friendly
on the market.  This prestigious certification and the numerous awards provide
added value for buyers and serve as guidance, aiming to create transparency and
credibility.


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    [700 words, 4788 characters (including blank spaces) by Anita Haas]

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