Eco-friendly Paper Plantable pens Our compostable paper pens are a great alternative to plastic pens. Best of all, you can plant the pens after you're done using them to grow basil and mint! A fun must-have for your office and home. Plastic pens generate a massive amount of clutter and waste. Americans toss 1.6 billion disposable pens annually. They aren't recyclable and will just end up in landfills. Ink color - Black Seeds: Basil and Mint