# Veggie Writing Tools These Biodegradable Corn Pens are the Greener Way to Write By Amber Alitawi | Published 2010-08-13 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biodegradable-corn-pens References: [grassrootsstore](http://www.grassrootsstore.com/biodegradablecornpen.aspx) As another step towards a [greener environment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfpacking-cheese), these Biodegradable Corn Pens will allow its pen shells to disintegrate into the soil. The entire pen is made of a corn-plastic which would easily be absorbed by the environment after its been used up. After a couple of months, these [Biodegradable Corn Pens will break down](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compostable-pipette) and return to the environment, leaving no unnecessary waste products behind. **Implications** - The Biodegradable Corn Pens are mostly made up of Mater-Bi, which can be described simply as "a revolutionary new material derived from [corn starch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verigreen-plus)." When holding the pen, you would never be able to tell that it is not made out of plastic. The pens also come in all sorts of different colors. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Biodegradable Writing Tools:** The trend of biodegradable writing tools offers an opportunity for businesses to develop and market eco-friendly alternatives to traditional pens and pencils. - **Sustainable Materials:** The use of sustainable materials, such as corn plastic, in writing tools opens up avenues for innovation in other industries, such as packaging and consumer goods. - **Circular Economy:** The concept of a circular economy, where products are designed to be fully recyclable or biodegradable, presents an opportunity for businesses to contribute to a more sustainable future. ### Who This Affects Most - **Stationery:** The stationery industry can explore the production and distribution of biodegradable writing tools, catering to environmentally conscious consumers. - **Packaging:** The packaging industry can adopt the use of corn plastic and other sustainable materials in their products, reducing environmental impact and meeting consumer demand for eco-friendly packaging solutions. - **Consumer Goods:** Consumer goods companies can incorporate biodegradable materials in their product design, offering sustainable and eco-friendly options to their customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Carbon-Neutral Stationery Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fabercastells.md) - [Recycled Plastic Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mechanical-drop-pencil.md) - [Compostable Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoblvd-mojave-collection.md) - [Festive Plantable Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantable-pencils.md) - [Woven Bamboo Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-weave-pens.md) - [Sustainability-Focused Biodegradable Vaporizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biodegradable-vaporizer.md) - [Unique Writing Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphite-paintbrush-writing-instrument.md) - [Infinitely Refillable Writing Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/refillable-writing-pen.md) - [Sustainable Decomposing Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rootmaker.md)