Pros
Eco-friendly and sustainable
Unique and exciting for students
Great for gifts and promotions
Supports gardening and sustainability education
Clever and well designed
Cons
Only one copy of planting instructions, difficult to reprint
Packaging issues with damaged or open boxes
Pencils come pre-sharpened, not always desired
Main Product Advantages
10 Eco-Friendly
The product is highly praised for its sustainability and eco-friendly nature, from packaging to the end-of-life product.
9 Unique and Exciting
Recipients find the plantable pencils to be unique and exciting, especially the aspect of planting them afterward.
8 Versatility as Gifts
The pencils are frequently given as gifts for teachers, students, and even garden club members, making them a versatile option.
7 Practical Use in Promotions and Events
The pencils have been effectively used in business promotions, Sunday schools, and tabling at events, showing their practical utility.
6 Packaging and Presentation
Customers appreciate the cute design and the presentation of the pencils, although there was a complaint about damaged packaging.
5 Pre-Sharpened
The fact that the pencils come pre-sharpened is a point of contention; while some may find it convenient, others like the choice to sharpen themselves.
5 Instruction Guide
While the inclusion of an instruction guide for planting is appreciated, there are concerns about the ease of reproducing the guide for multiple recipients.
4 Durability and Condition
There was negative feedback about receiving the pencils in a previously opened or damaged condition, which raises concerns about durability and handling.
Sprout Wood-Cased Pencils | Teacher's Edition
TEACHER’S EDITION – An excellent way to honor your favorite teachers and to thank them for their extraordinary and tireless work. At the tip of this unique pencil, you'll see a small seed capsule. Write, draw, doodle & design, until your pencil is too short to use, then turn it upside down, plant it and enjoy watching it grow into fragrant herbs, flowers or fresh organic vegetables. Each pencil indicates what seed type is inside.
WORLD'S FIRST PLANTABLE PENCIL – At Sprout, we believe that big change is possible through small innovations. We’ve taken this idea and developed it into the world’s first patented and plantable pencil, a true messenger for green change. By choosing Sprout pencils, you're setting an example for a greener and better future. Sustainability is not just something we encourage our customers to promote. We incorporate it in all aspects of our business at Sprout.
VERSATILE, SUSTAINABLE, ECO-FRIENDLY – Sprout pencils are 100% eco-friendly, non-toxic, biodegradable and made from sustainably sourced materials, utilizing sustainable production techniques. Our pencils and packaging are either PEFC or FSC certified. This means that every time a tree is harvested, another one is planted. Our pencils also carry the European EN-71 safety approval certification and we’re a proud member of SEDEX.
THE GIFT THAT GIVES BACK – Sprout Pencils are an excellent gift for friends, family, and colleagues. The ideal present for birthdays, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Christmas, Back to School, Stocking Stuffers, advent calendar, weddings, teacher's appreciation day, and other special occasions. A green sustainable mindset is ultimately the greatest gift of all.
WHAT’S IN THE BOX – The Sprout Teacher's Edition contains a total of 32 eco-friendly, biodegradable, and high-quality Sprout graphite pencils with decomposable cellulose seed-capsules for herbs, flowers, or vegetables. This edition includes the following seed types: Sage, Thyme, Carnation, Chia, Coriander, Daisy, Forget me not, & Basil.
Conclusion
The Sprout Wood-Cased Pencils | Teacher's Edition offers not only high-quality writing instruments but also a unique and eco-friendly way to promote sustainability. Perfect for teachers, students, and environmentally conscious individuals, these pencils provide an innovative and meaningful gift option. Their biodegradable nature and seed capsules make them a product that truly gives back to our planet.
