This Earth Day, Pilot Pen Encourages "Writing The Next Chapter Of A Cleaner Planet"

B2P, The World's First Pen Made From Recycled Plastic Bottles, Makes A Big Impact On The Environment

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Apr 22, 2014, 09:52 ET

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., April 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Sometimes if you want to see a change for the better, you have to take matters into your own hands. Even the smallest acts have the power to create a big impact, from a friendly smile to an encouraging note -- this same idea is especially important when it comes to keeping our planet clean. Pilot Corporation of America's B2P (Bottle 2 Pen) products are part of a bigger solution to make the earth greener – leaving the planet a brighter place for future generations.

"It's our shared responsibility to be good stewards to the planet and to protect the environment. Making an effort to leave greener footprints behind have to be incorporated into our everyday choices," said Ariann Langsam, Director of Consumer Marketing and Marketing Research. "Pilot's B2P line of pens give consumers the opportunity to use a writing instrument that positively impacts the next generation."

B2P is the world's first pen made from recycled bottles. Using 89 percent and 83 percent post-consumer recycled plastic bottles respectively, B2P Gel ink and B2P Ball Point pens are not only great writing instruments, but also as practical examples of what can be produced from the goods we throw away each day. Approximately 2.5 million plastic bottles enter landfills every hour in the United States, and comprise close to 50 percent of all recyclable waste. Enough plastic bottles are thrown away each year in the United States to circle the world four times. For every two B2P pens made, there's one less plastic bottle headed to a landfill.

Pilot recently launched its B2P Colors Gel line featuring brightly colored barrels and coordinating long-lasting G2 Gel ink for a refreshing splash of color. Available in seven different colors including Black (clear barrel), Turquoise, Lime, Green, Orange, Pink and Purple and made from 89 percent post-consumer recycled plastic bottles, B2P Colors deliver smooth writing and are retractable and refillable for a lifetime of beautiful, effortless writing with a clear conscience.

Tell us how you're making a difference for the planet and writing your own legacy, by visiting Pilot Pen's social media channels: Facebook.com/PilotPen, on Twitter and Instagram @PilotPenUSA.

About Pilot Pen Corporation of America
Pilot Pen offers superlative writing instruments renowned for quality, performance, cutting-edge technology and consumer satisfaction. Widely acknowledged as innovators, Pilot was first to introduce Americans to fine-point writing, currently maintaining the top share position in the gel and rolling ball pen categories. Pilot's line also includes the acclaimed Dr. Grip family of products featuring an ergonomic, wide comfort grip that reduces writing fatigue, as well as the notable Precise V5 and G2 lines. Pilot Pen manufactures and distributes from its state-of-the-art facility in Jacksonville, Florida; its parent company is the oldest and largest manufacturer of writing instruments in Japan. For more: www.pilotpen.us.

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