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The article evaluates the Paper Mate Biodegradable pens and pencils which consist of Mirel PHA bioplastic from Newell Rubbermaid Inc.

The article informs that the periodical and Gardner Business Media have launched their annual Top Shops Benchmarking survey for injection molders. It mentions the survey is free and anonymous, with results to be published in the October 2023 issue of the periodical. Participants who complete the questionnaire will receive a personalized report comparing their individual facility against the survey results, compiled by Gardner Business Media's Gardner Intelligence unit.

The article presents an interview with farmers Shane and Shelley Berry. Among the issues they discussed include how the lack of rainfall in 2020 has pushed them to try growing 60 acres of black-eyed peas along with 310 acres of cotton, the field trials they conducted prior to planting black-eyed peas, and their hope that the black-eyed peas will generate a profit and will be beneficial for the 2021 cotton crop.

The article informs that the U.S. Marine Corps sees artificial intelligence technology as a way to streamline its business operations.

The article focuses on the development of carbon-nanotube pencils by chemists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) for use in creating carbon-nanotube sensors. It explains how the first sensor made with the nanotube pencil has detected ammonia. The researchers are hoping the sensors could detect any gas, including nerve gas that would help soldiers detect chemical weapons easily.

The article offers tips for librarians about the prevention of educational materials such as pens, pencils and notepads from getting lost. It states that one should apply velcro dots to the materials to fasten it to the upper part of the keyboard, student sign-in clipboard and to the side of the monitor. It also mentions that all the materials should be kept in reach.

The article features pencils from The Smencil Co.

Reports on the status of the United States Department of Commerce's investigation into anti-dumping practices in the pencil industry. Less Than Fair Value (LTFV) determination for pencils manufactured in China and Taiwan; International Trade Administration decision; Anti-dumping duties on imported products.