How many of you are confident enough to say you have not wasted a single piece of printer papers at your office this week?  Sadly, the sight of people making misprints and excessive amounts of photocopies has become an everyday occurrence at many work places. For those who want to atone for the guilt however, the Ecological Office Novelty could be the answer.

With its stylish design, the KAMIPEN, a pen made from recycled paper, has given us a new way to be fashionably eco-committed. Originally made in Germany, the KAMIPEN is a product made of 95% Japanese domestic recycled paper. The eco-mark certified pen is available with a cap or in a retractable style and mechanical pencil style. The glue used for the KAMIPEN is chemical-free and natural--it is made of casein, one of the components of milk. According to Japan Plus Corporation, the demand for this year has increased about one and a half times compared to last year because of the recent eco-promoting trend and the rise in consciousness for environment.

The eco calendar frame, made of used paper or used coffee grinds, can also be an excellent decoration to your desk at work. The frame is made of discarded materials and polypropylene, which enables the three dimensional design and sophisticated appearance, and the used coffee ground frame even has the scent of coffee. Asahi International Corporation, which designs and produces original office novelties, has also introduced a mouse pad made of banana peels discarded in the Philippines which creates employment opportunities for the country. The needs and inquiry for the products have doubled for this year, and the company says they are planning to focus on producing more of eco-friendly novelties.

                                                                                                  These office accessories are available only by request at the moment, however the KAMIPEN is  now used as promotional tools by banks, hotels, and at eco-promoting events or artists' concerts in addition to various enterprises, and many mega companies such as Toyota, Sekisui House, Mos Burger, and UCC have chosen the eco calendar frame for their novelty goods. For both of these products, clients can insert their own logo or corporate name.

Changing your office practices to be more ecological may sound a little hard, but with the handy ecological office novelties it is not a hard nut to crack. If your office is not yet eco friendly, this is the way to head for the first step.