KUM® 6005 PCR
Ø 8 mm
equipped with cleaning stick; available colors are black and grey
Sustainability
PCR — Post-Consumer Recycled
Recycled household and industrial plastic, given a second life
Giving Plastic a Second Life
At KUM®, we are committed to closing the loop in the production cycle. Our PCR (Post-Consumer Recycled) line is a testament to this mission. These sharpeners are manufactured from recycled household and industrial waste — primarily collected from packaging materials — transforming discarded plastic into high-quality professional tools.
By choosing our PCR line, you are actively contributing to a circular economy. This material significantly reduces plastic waste and lowers the environmental impact compared to virgin plastic production. It is the ideal sustainable choice for brands that prioritize environmental responsibility without compromising on durability or mechanical performance.
Material constraint: PCR material can only be colored to a limited extent due to the natural nature of the material. The material can only be colored in black or grey.
PCR vs. virgin plastic
| PCR | Virgin plastic | |
|---|---|---|
| Source material | Reprocessed post-consumer plastic waste — packaging and products already in circulation, reclaimed and re-pelletized. | Freshly polymerized from petroleum feedstock — no prior use, no reprocessing step. |
| Resource impact | Diverts existing plastic from landfill/incineration; avoids extracting new fossil feedstock. | Draws on new fossil-fuel extraction and refining for every unit produced. |
| Color range | Limited — KUM's PCR sharpeners are available in black or grey only, a direct consequence of mixed-source recycled input. | Full color and Pantone-matching range, since the resin starts uncontaminated and uncolored. |
| Performance | Engineered to meet the same strict quality and durability standards as KUM's standard sharpener line. | The long-standing baseline every KUM sharpener is built to. |
| Supply consistency | Depends on the availability and quality of recycling streams feeding the reprocessing chain. | Highly consistent, predictable supply — the reason it remains the default for full-color product lines. |
Named examples
KUM® 6020 PCR
Ø 8 mm & 12 mm
equipped with cleaning stick; available colors are black and grey
Compatible base models
Every base model available in PCR, as curated in the KUM product database — select one to see its full spec card.
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