Sharpen pencils between each use. Lid is removable to empty pencil shavings easily. Sharpener also contains a cleaning pick that can be used to clean the blades. 

This 100% PCR plastic dual pencil sharpener is the first in the U.S. to be kind to your pencils—and the planet. And since less mess is best, a removable lid empties shavings with ease while a clever cleaning pick de-gunks all the smushed-up stuff.