Lightweight, 8" scissors are made from a high percentage of recycled material. Just making a few small changes can make a huge difference to our planet. That's why Westcott uses recycled material in the eco-friendly designs of KleenEarth products and packaging. The same quality standards are used in all Westcott products whether they are made of new or recycled materials so you can be sure this KleenEarth product will live up to your expectations and you can feel good about doing your part to help the earth. Scissors feature stainless steel blades and straight, hard handles for right-handed or left-handed use.