Our ambition is that by 2030, all plastic used in our products will be based on renewable or recycled materials. There is a lot of valid concern regarding how plastic impacts the environment and at IKEA we take this very seriously. A big reason why we like this plastic is that it can be made from renewable raw materials like corn and sugar cane. IKEA uses recycled PET that is post-consumer based, which means it is based on collected and sorted PET bottles. Verified Reviewer As with several others, I found the pen is great for writing on my Svensas chalkboard, but wiping it off leaves a 'shadow' of what was written there previously.

TOTEBO Blackboard chalk pen, white - IKEA

It is a main component in a large amount of our products and has a wide variety of applications from surface materials such as paint and foil, to screws and shelf pegs. Have used it on a chalkboard without it permanently leaving marks but haven’t tried it on glass yet. This includes items such as plates, cups and plastic straws offered in our restaurants, bistros, and cafes. With fine white chalk pens you’ll be able to create detailed designs for your cafe, bar and restaurant menu boards. As part of our larger circular journey and transition from virgin fossil based material, we are working hard to change all plastic in our home furnishing products to plastic made from recycled and/or renewable raw materials.

Our journey towards only using recycled or renewable plastic will take some time and require new ways of doing things, but we are determined to take responsibility and find new solutions. Verified Reviewer Bought this to go with at the same time as an Ikea chalk board, goes on nicely, but then doesn't wipe off.

White Chalk Pens - White Dry Erase Chalk Pens for Chalkboard

Both PET and PP can be reused and recycled, which reduces waste and gives the product several lives through use and reuse. Recycled plastic allows us to give a second life to non-biodegradable products such as PET bottles that would otherwise end up in landfill. IKEA wants to minimize or totally refrain from the use of chemicals and substances that can be harmful to people and the environment. With waterproof and wet erase markers available you’ll have no problem finding the right pen for you.I wish I knew what the secret is of all the positive reviews in which people wipe it off without staining. As part of our commitment to people and the planet, all single-use plastic products from the global home furnishing range were phased out in 2020.

White Blackboard Pens | White Chalk Markers - Chalk Pens

As we add products made from recycled and renewable materials to our offer, we hope to inspire other companies to do the same. Only issue was as this was delivered it had a large label stuck over the packaging so I wasn’t sure how to get it working - pumped the nib a few times and ran water over it and it’s all good. I've tried wiping it dry, wet, with washing liquid, using various cleaning sprays - nothing seems to remove the shadow. Polythylene terephthalate (PET) and Polypropylene (PP) are durable, hygienic and shatter-resistant plastics.IKEA takes product safety very seriously and all products are tested and comply with the strictest possible laws and safety standards on all IKEA markets. PET is the most recycled plastic in the world and can be used for many different purposes such as plastic bottles and containers for packaging food and beverages as well as for personal care products, pharmaceuticals and many other consumer products. Currently more than 40% of our plastic products are based on recycled and renewable materials and our aim is to reach 100%. Most people using chalk markers are writing onto dark backgrounds so the white liquid chalk stands out a lot more than any other hue.