Describe how the production of pencils depends on resources from around the world?

Where does the wood come from?

Where does the lead come from?

Did you know?

Did you know that the production of pencils relies on resources from various parts of the world? When you pick up a pencil, you are holding a global collaboration of materials. The pencil lead, traditionally made of graphite, comes from sources like China, India, and Brazil. The wood used for the pencil casing often comes from forests in the United States, Canada, and Russia. To bind the lead and wood together, a mixture of clay, wax, and chemicals is used, with clay primarily obtained from Germany, China, and the United States. Even the eraser at the end of the pencil is a unique compound combining materials from Malaysia, Indonesia, and Taiwan. So, next time you use a pencil, remember the global network of resources involved in its production!