Neuroscientists from the University of Tokyo have found that writing things down by hand is better for learning and memorisation.
The physical cues of handwriting:
- The shapes of your letters and the tactile feel of the paper and pen
- Where your words fall on your page
- Details – folded corners, ink colour or page marks
Our brains absorb these physical cues which triggers our memory. Whilst digitally taking notes has its benefits, handwriting is more tactile and spatial.
There’s something therapeutic about the controlled and delicate movements of handwriting. See our ideas* below on how you can enhance learning with our unique, customisable writing equipment designed to help you bring your ideas to life.
Notebooks
Appeel notebook
This notebook is made from apple pulp that is ground and emulsified into organic paper, and with an eco-peel cover, this sustainable, natural notebook is organic to the core! Effectively reduce food waste while creating sustainable impressions for your brand.
Classic soft cover notebook
Classic soft cover notebook with a flexible cover, available in a range of bright colours! Pages are available with ruled, dotted and squared paper.
Coffee notebook
This notebook is made from coffee waste! The cover itself contains about 13 grams of coffee waste which is combined with a biological starch from the potato processing industry. If on average 1 cup of coffee creates 7 grams of waste – this notebook is made two cups of coffee waste! The paper is also recycled, eliminating deforestation in the production process.
Notebook made from stone waste
Did you know that 4 billion trees are cut down each year to make paper? This tree-free notebook is made form 80% stone waste with some resin (HDPE) to bind the stone powder. The advantages of using stone paper is that it uses less energy and resources (e.g. no trees, no water, no bleach and no toxins). Not only can this be used over and over again, it can be recycled infinitely too.
Dotted bullet journal
This classic soft cover notebook is available in wide variety of bright colours. Complete with a flexible cover, rounded edges, elasticated closure and ribbon bookmark. The one featured above contains ivory-coloured dotted pages so it’s a perfect mindfulness aid for bullet journaling but is also available with ruled, squared and plain paper.
Antimicrobial notebook
This isn’t your ordinary notebook – it has antibacterial qualities. The coating contains an additive called nano silver which stops bacteria from spreading across the notebook’s surface. Contains 96 lined pages for all-those important ideas with an elastic band closure and ribbon.
Recycled notebook
This notebook is made from recycled material and contains 80 lined pages with a ribbon and elastic band.
Pens
Recycled paper ballpoint pen
This ballpoint pen makes an eco-friendlier writing option as the barrel is made of recycled paper.
Antibacterial ballpoint pen
This anti-bacterial ballpoint pen contains silver nano powder addictive which lessens the growth of micro-organisms on the pen’s surface. It’s great to use in places like schools, offices, hospitals, banks, sports clubs, and bars!
Coffee pen
This pen smells like coffee. That’s because it’s made from 40% of coffee grounds combined with 60% ABS. The world produces approximately 50 billion kilograms of coffee grounds each year so imagine how much of what is left over is thrown away. With this pen, you can help reduce this waste.
Ocean pen
This pen is a sustainable and socially responsible giveaway as its made from recycled ocean plastic (RPP). When you purchase this pen, you’ll be supporting Plastic Bank: a social enterprise in Canada that cleans up plastic waste from ocean while creating valuable opportunities in impoverished communities. The residents in Haiti and the Philippines are provided with vouchers in exchange for the waste they collect – this waste is then recycled into products like the ocean pen!
Milk-carton pen
This pen is made from recycled Tetra Pak drinks cartons. The paper and cellulose from these cartons are reused. Once polyethylene and aluminium are left over, they are processed into fine granules that create the milk-carton pen. The pen features a recycling symbol on its clip to showcase your commitment to corporate social responsibility.
Savings: 75% on fossil fuels, 90% on water, 70% on CO2 emissions (compared to using new raw materials).
RPET pen
This pen is made from 1 recycled PET bottle. You’ll be saving 75% on fossil fuels, and saving 5% on incineration. Using recycled bottles in this way means they’re less likely to end up in the ocean, reducing pollution. Recycling also creates jobs and by choosing recycled plastic products, you’re contributing to the reduction of CO2 emissions by 70%.
Get in touch with us at Hiya@MarkeCreative.com to discuss your options and find out how we can help you craft innovative merchandise solutions. In the meantime, why not browse our product catalogues?
*Please note that products are subject to availability and may vary between EU and UK regions.