Posca Markers are water-based marker pens that are loved by professional artists and creative hobbyists alike for all types of self-expression and creation. They come in a variety of tip sizes and colors, are available individually or in sets, and can be used on almost any surface. They are also incredibly versatile, and can be used for anything from a quick sketch on paper to filling in a design or drawing on a canvas, or even for large italic-style hand-writing.
Ideal Uses for the Posca PC-3M Marker
Despite their usefulness and versatility, POSCA markers are made out of primary materials that must be sourced, chemically altered, and transported to create the markers themselves. This makes it important to understand where these materials originate from, and how their life cycle impacts the environment both during production and after they are no longer usable.
Plastic is the most prevalent material found in Posca markers, and is utilized in five out of the six elements that go into making them (Kansas Corporation Commission). Plastic is derived from fossil fuels, which are non-renewable resources that must be extracted using disruptive mining and drilling techniques. Once they have been sourced, the fossil fuels are then transported to refineries where they are transformed into plastic.
The polyester-based ink found in POSCA pens is also derived from primary materials, and like plastic, must be sourced, chemically altered, then transported to the marker factory where it can be turned into ink for use in the pens. This process requires a lot of energy, and results in carbon dioxide emissions during production.
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