The Life Cycle of a Pen

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This paper examines how, from sharp stones, tree branches, quills (bird feathers) to modern day ballpoints and fountain pens, writing instruments have come a long way. It looks at the complete life cycle, focusing on the materials used, manufacturing, distribution, use/reuse, recycling, and disposal of pens. It looks at how the resources consumed by the manufacturing of pens not only include raw materials, but other resources, such as high-power plants for melting the plastic and high electricity.

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"The manufacturing of pens begins with the stamping section. Here large bands of brass are automatically fed into machines that stamp out small circles. The circles of brass are then shaped into the pen parts by compressing the metal into various molds. The process, which compresses the brass, gives the metal its strength. The stamping machines are set to produce each specific pen part. Although the process is very automated, employees check for quality throughout the process. The final barrels and caps are placed in wire baskets, which are labeled as to pen line and part. The parts are then cleaned."

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