Background:

Remarkable was set up by Edward Douglas Millerin 1996 to start to look at what could be made from UK recycled materials.

He began by experimenting with plastic cups with the aim of trying to turn one plastic cup into a pencil. Why? Because it had never been done before and it would prove to the world that you could take one everyday, throwaway item that would usually just go straight to landfill and, instead, turn it into a new product which was fun, functional and had a long second life.

During the first two years of research & development - even before it had been sent out to potential clients - the Remarkable Pencil had started to generate interest and intrigue from many quarters, so much so in fact that it started to take on a life of its own. The Remarkable story had already begun… and the rest, as they say, is history... click here to read.

Philosophy:

Our philosophy at Remarkable is to create recycled items that are well-designed, great quality and a joy to own.

As well as their environmental credentials - all our products are made using only UK recycled materials - we want people to choose Remarkable because they like what we are doing; making products that instil a sense of fun and intrigue, and because all our products evoke a feeling of purpose, passion and excitement.

By highlighting what an item was in its previous life, we feel we are showing what can be made with UK waste - that we are generating a positive interest in recycling and environmental issues. Using the fascination of what an item once was is a new and fun way of communicating the recycled message.

In brief, we don't want people to think that recycling is dull. It can, in fact, be very cool!

Environmental Policy:

The principles of Remarkable (Pencils) Ltd's Environmental Activities include:

• To develop technology and provide products that will be sensitive to the earth's finite resources and environment through the use of recycled and sustainable materials.

• To promote energy-saving activities considering all aspects of the product's life cycle in order to minimize the environmental impact of raw materials and components whilst conserving natural resources through waste reduction and the use of recycled and sustainable materials and components.

• To endeavour to meet or exceed all applicable environmental and safety regulatory requirements.

• To promote waste minimization activities, giving preference to recycled or renewable sources wherever practicable.

• To promote continuous improvement and methods for improving manufacturing processes that minimize environmental impacts.

• To encourage environmental awareness to all employees so that environmental factors are considered in all decision-making processes.

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