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Did you know that there is one product that recycles the equivalent of one run of the Sunday New York Times? That equates to 70,000 trees. Would you be surprised if that product is a pencil? Well, it is! Almost 200,000 Smencils can be made from a few hundred recycled newspapers. The same number of #2 wooden pencils, though, require one entire cedar tree to be cut down and harvested. Those are some amazing statistics and shows the true power of recycling.

But what is a Smencil? It is a smelly pencil. These pencils are made with recycled paper instead of wood and are infused with high-end scents. They smell great, are fun to use, and are great for the environment. What’s not to love?

These Smencils are packaged in a biodegradable corn-based container. Even the erasers on the end of the Smencil may be recycled.

While the recycling story of this product is commendable, it is the intense scents that really make it stand apart from old fashioned pencils. These are soaked in a powerful aromatic that permeates the paper all the way to the inside. More scent is released every time you sharpen it. It uses a standard pencil sharpener, so there is no need to buy additional specialized products.

There are ten standard flavors and several seasonal ones as well. There are specialty scents that are released for Valentine’s Day and the holidays. Fortunately, they all smell wonderful, so any one you pick will be well received.

Smelly pencils are extremely popular and the company has extended the product line into pens as well. Called “Smens,” these pens are made in the same manner as Smencils and come in a new array of flavors like Red Licorice, Aloha, Mocha, Creamsicle, Ninja Berry, Passion Fruit, Mystery Scent, Black Licorice, Banana Fo Fana, and Pink Lemonade.

They also make great fundraising items. They are inexpensive and many companies will work with you to supply the product for resale to support a school, scouts, or any organization. It is much more creative than selling candy bars!

These Smencils and Smens also make outstanding gifts throughout the year. They come individually packaged and are perfect for those occasions when a small, token gift is needed for a coworker, a teacher, or as party favors. Kids will love them in their stocking at the holidays as well. Make sure you stock up on these inexpensive and wonderful gifts.