Why use plastic when you can use renewable resources like wood? These highlighter pencils do the trick nicely, no plastic in sight! What it contains: 1 pencil Feel great about where it comes from: Raw materials from EU? No - see below Organic? Unlikely Manufactured in EU? No - China, which we didn't realise when we ordered them; will source a European-made substitute for next order What's it made from? Unvarnished wood, pencil lead What's it packaged in? Nothing Shipping packaging from manufacturer to us: Cardboard box only Plastic-free? Yes Vegan? Yes Animal-cruelty-free? Yes Reused upcycled or recycled? No Feel great about where it goes after you've used it: Biodegradable compostable? Yes 100% Reusable refillable? N/A Recyclable? Yes Feel great about you and your child using it: Great for ages: All Shelf life: Indefinite Awards: N/A Safety standards met: Relevant EU standards Solvent-free? Yes Gluten-free? Yes Peanut-free? Yes Soy-free? Yes Lactose-free? Yes Easy to wash-off clothes skin? N/A Improvements we're working on in this product: 0