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Plastic-Free Rating
Office & School
Mainstream Brand
Office & School·Pilot

G2 Premium Refillable Gel Pen (12-Pack)

B
PFR Grade
Good — mostly plastic-free with minor concerns
Refillable design. Pilot G2 is the most popular refillable pen in the US. Refillable pens reduce plastic waste significantly.
PFR Recommended

12-pack refillable gel pens. Pilot G2 is the most popular refillable pen in the US.

Score Breakdown

How scores are calculated

Materials (40%): How plastic-free the product is — raw materials, construction, and coatings.

Packaging (20%): Is the product packaged in plastic? Is it recyclable?

Transparency (20%): Does the brand disclose ingredients, sourcing, and manufacturing?

Durability (20%): How long does it last? Longer-lasting products reduce plastic waste over time.

Materials
7
Packaging
5
Transparency
6
Durability
8

This is a rating of this specific product only — not the company. Other products from this brand may score differently.

Last updated: April 6, 2026

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Low Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

Conventional office supplies contribute to plastic waste. Billions of plastic pens and disposable items end up in landfills annually.

Synthetic Plastic Content
80%
synthetic plastic by weight

Why We Rated It This Way

Pilot G2 is refillable — reducing plastic waste significantly compared to disposable pens. Refillable pens are a meaningful step toward reducing plastic waste in the office.

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