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Handmade in Sydney
★★★★★4.8 out of 5 · 34 reviews
Your New Favourite Pen Used to Be a Bottle Top
Each pen is handmade in our Sydney workshop from 6–8 recycled bottle top lids collected through Australia's BRAD recycling program. Refillable, unique, and designed to last.
$70.005 pack — that's $14.25 per pen
✓ Includes 5 bonus ink refills (one per pen)
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As seen in
Better Homes & GardensMarie ClaireSunriseMamamiaWomen's Health
6–8
Bottle top lids diverted from landfill in every single pen
100%
Recycled plastic — no virgin materials, no added dyes
0
Pens thrown away when you refill instead of replace
The Problem
Australians Throw Away Millions of Pens Every Year
Most pens are used briefly and tossed without a second thought. They can't go in your kerbside recycling bin, so they end up in landfill – where they'll sit for hundreds of years.
Meanwhile, billions of bottle top lids are collected through recycling programs but often have nowhere to go. We saw a chance to solve both problems at once.
So we built BRAD – and started turning waste into something you'd actually want on your desk.
From Waste to Desk
How Your Pen Is Made
Every pen starts its life as a bottle top lid that would have ended up in landfill. Here's how we give it a second chance.
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Collect
Australians drop off bottle top lids at Banish or send them to us in the post through the BRAD Pre-Paid Program.
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Sort
Every lid is hand-sorted by colour and material type at our Sydney workshop. This is what creates each pen's unique pattern.
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Transform
Then we shred the bottle top lids and use our injection moulding machine to crank each pen, ready to be shaped into something new.
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Handcraft
Each pen is individually handmade in Sydney. No two are alike – your pen's pattern is completely one-of-a-kind.
Why These Pens
Not Just Sustainable. Actually Better.
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Refillable, Not Disposable
Each pen comes with a spare refill. When the ink runs out, swap the refill – not the pen. Standard refills fit perfectly.
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Every Pen Is One-of-a-Kind
The colours come from the natural shades of recycled lids – no dyes added. Your pen's pattern will never be replicated.
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Handmade in Sydney
Supporting local jobs and recycling innovation. Every purchase helps fund the collection and processing of more plastic waste.
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Closes the Loop
This is circular economy in action. Waste plastic becomes a product you use daily – keeping valuable materials out of landfill.
Ready to make the swap? Every 5 pack diverts 30–40 bottle tops from landfill.
5 Bonus Ink Refills – one spare refill per pen so you're set for the long haul
Smooth 1.0mm Ink – reliable for notes, journalling, sketching, and signing documents
~13cm Length, Comfortable Grip – standard pen size that feels natural in hand
Made from 6–8 Recycled Bottle Top Lids Per Pen – that's 30–40 lids diverted from landfill per pack
The Swap
Disposable Pens vs. BRAD Pens
Disposable Pen
BRAD Recycled Pen
Made from
Virgin plastic
Recycled bottle tops ♻️
When ink runs out
Throw away, buy new
Swap the refill, keep the pen
End of life
Landfill (can't be recycled)
Recyclable through BRAD
Made in
Overseas factory
Handmade in Sydney
Supports recycling
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✓ Every purchase funds BRAD
Unique design
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✓ No two pens alike
What Customers Say
4.8 Stars from 34 Verified Buyers
★★★★★
"These colourful recycled plastic pens from BRAD are excellent. I am fussy about pens and these are beautiful to write with. It's great that they come with a refill in your choice of coloured ink. I bought some a while ago and have recently purchased more to give as a small gift to go with a card."
Jennifer C.
Verified Buyer
★★★★★
"This affordable pen writes really nicely and even came with a refill! It's very attractive and solicits positive comments when I use it in public. Highly recommend."
Wendy R.
Verified Buyer
★★★★★
"Fantastic pens. Love the funky colours and that they can be refilled over and over. Great addition to gifts."
Fiona C.
Verified Buyer
★★★★★
"I bought these for my office and everyone loves them! The colours are so vibrant and unique. Knowing they are made from recycled bottle tops makes them even better. Will definitely be ordering more as gifts."
Sarah M.
Verified Buyer
★★★★★
"Such a thoughtful and sustainable gift idea. I gave these to my team at work and they were a huge hit. The pens write smoothly and the colours are gorgeous. Love supporting Australian-made products."
Kate L.
Verified Buyer
★★★★★
"Really impressed with the quality. These pens feel substantial in your hand and write beautifully. The fact they are refillable is the cherry on top. Great product from a great company."
David H.
Verified Buyer
★★★★★
"Absolutely love my Banish pens! They write so smoothly and I love telling people they are made from recycled plastic. The refillable ink cartridge is a game changer. No more single-use pens for me!"
Emma T.
Verified Buyer
★★★★★
"Purchased the 5 pack and each pen is unique and beautiful. My kids fight over who gets which colour! A wonderful conversation starter about sustainability and recycling."
Michelle B.
Verified Buyer
★★★★★
"Best pens I have ever used. Seriously. The weight, the grip, the smooth ink flow. And knowing each one has diverted bottle tops from landfill makes every signature feel meaningful."
James W.
Verified Buyer
Questions?
Good Questions. Straight Answers.
How long does the ink last?
Each pen uses a standard ballpoint refill that lasts as long as any quality pen you'd buy. Plus, every pen in the 5 pack comes with a spare refill — so you're covered for twice as long right out of the box.
What exactly are these made from?
HDPE and PP plastic from recycled bottle top lids. These lids are collected through the BRAD (Banish Recycling and Diversion) program — one of Australia's largest hard-to-recycle waste programs. No virgin plastic, no added dyes. The colours you see are entirely from the original lids.
Can I buy more refills later?
Yes — the pens use standard 1.0mm ballpoint refills that are readily available. Your purchase includes 5 spare refills (one per pen) to get you started.
Why are they more expensive than regular pens?
Every pen is individually handmade in Sydney from locally collected recycled plastic. This isn't mass-produced — it's artisan recycling. Your purchase directly funds the collection of hard-to-recycle waste through the BRAD program. Think of it less like buying a pen and more like investing in the circular economy (that also happens to write beautifully).
Will my pens look exactly like the photos?
No — and that's the beauty of it. Because each pen is handmade from a different mix of recycled lids, no two pens are identical. Pastels will have soft, light tones and Earth Tones will have rich, grounded colours, but your exact pattern will be completely unique to you.
Do these make good gifts?
They're one of our most popular gift items. A 5 pack is perfect for sharing — keep a couple for yourself and gift the rest to friends, family, or colleagues. The story behind them makes them a meaningful, thoughtful present.
Every Pen Tells a Story.
What Will Yours Write?
5 handmade pens. 30–40 bottle tops diverted from landfill. Refillable ink. Made right here in Sydney.
