28 May - June 7 week, we have had a fantastic time at Drupa on the Ricoh stand with Green Gift Cards, Magicard Ltd & Holmen board & paper in the spirit of HENKAKU.
What is HENKAKU? It’s a Japanese word that means transformational innovation, the mojo, the energy, the secret spark for success if you like.
Co-innovation and working collaboratively, we can overcome challenges, create new solutions and benefit both society and and the environment through technology, innovations, sustainability, software and services.
That is precisely what we have done. By Co-innovating, we are creating a legacy of a world-class solutions to produce short-run, digitally printed gift, loyalty, membership, and other card applications and associated packaging that is revolutionising an industry, reducing waste, lowering environmental impact, and opening up endless creative possibilities.
Print on Demand
Over the past couple of days, we have been showcasing how Enviricard can be pre-printed and then overprinted on demand with a DTC desktop printer. Businesses can pre-print their cards with a generic design and then personalise them on-demand with a desktop printer. As demonstrated here:
In our demonstration on the Ricoh stand, we used a Magicard E+ desktop printer to showcase our new enviricard extended event card, which was used by Ricoh staff and guests on the stand during the event. This card is exclusive and can only be purchased through Magicard.
The extended event card allows for a larger printing area and for clearer text and photo ID images that can be overprinted on demand. Perfect for ID badges, especially for events such as Drupa, where guests would turn up throughout the different days and require ID badges.
Our cards offer an excellent opportunity for businesses looking for a more sustainable way to produce ID cards, gift cards, and loyalty cards.
Enviricard Cards: A Sustainable Revolution
The traditional plastic card industry generates billions of plastic cards annually, raising significant environmental concerns. Enviricard tackles this issue head-on by offering high-quality, durable cards made from 100% recyclable, bio-degradable and compostable paperboard. Our cards boast several advantages over plastic:
- Eco-Friendly: Made from sustainable, carbon zero virgin fibre paperboard materials from Holmen board & paper, minimising the environmental impact. Our card’s carbon footprint is 57% smaller than our PVC alternatives.
- High Qua
- lity: Despite being plastic-free, Enviricard cards deliver exceptional durability and performance.
- Customisation: The cards can be supplied blank or pre-printed with your branding, then overprinted, allowing for complete customisation.
DTC Compatibility for On-Demand Printing
As a company, we are passionate about revolutionising the plastic card industry with sustainable alternatives. But we don’t want to stop at just removing plastic. Our cards are designed for on-demand print with Direct-to-Card (DTC) desktop printers.
Enviricard's extended card world debut at Drupa is part of an exciting partnership with Ricoh and Magicard, and we are putting the spotlight on the events industry, where these cards will help to reduce the negative environmental impact of plastic cards and event badges all over the world. The Enviricards are compatible with most DTC desktop printers, enabling on-demand printing capabilities. This translates to several benefits for businesses and organisations:
- Carbon reduction: enviricard helps organisations who are serious about meeting their net zero targets and reducing their plastic use.
- Plain white or preprinted: enviricards can be supplied as plain stock that can be overprinted on-demand on one or both sides in mono and full colour the same way plastic cards can. Printed branding can also be applied to cards and badges when complex designs or higher volumes of base cards are required. These, too, can be overprinted on-demand in mono and full colour.
- Faster Turnaround Times: On-demand printing eliminates the need for external printing services, resulting in quicker turnaround times.
- Reduced Costs: By printing cards in-house, businesses can save on printing and outsourcing costs.
- Eco-Friendly Option: Digital printing for base cards produces less waste, uses fewer products, and has a quicker turnaround, contributing to a smaller carbon footprint and environmental impact.
Drupa 2024 presents a unique opportunity for Enviricard to showcase how our paperboard cards are committed to sustainability and innovation. By partnering with Ricoh and Magicard, we have demonstrated a commitment to providing businesses with eco-friendly card solutions that are also practical and cost-effective. With our focus on the future, Enviricard is poised to have a significant impact on the printing industry.
Enviricard Showcases Eco-Friendly Cards at Drupa 2024
Enviricard, the pioneering company in sustainable card solutions, has made a significant impact at Drupa 2024, the world's leading trade fair for printing technologies. In collaboration with Ricoh, Green Gift Cards, Magicard Ltd, and Holmen board & paper, Enviricard showcased its innovative eco-friendly cards, embodying the spirit of "HENKAKU" – a Japanese word that signifies transformational innovation.
Co-innovation for a Sustainable Future
Through co-innovation and collaborative efforts, Enviricard has overcome challenges and created groundbreaking solutions that benefit both society and the environment. By leveraging technology and innovations in sustainability, the company has developed a world-class solution for producing short-run, digitally printed card applications for the events industry.
Print on Demand: Revolutionizing Card Production
At Drupa 2024, Enviricard demonstrated how its cards can be digitally pre-printed and then overprinted on demand using a DTC (Direct-to-Card) desktop printer. This innovative approach allows businesses to pre-print their cards with a generic design and then personalise them on-demand, reducing waste and increasing efficiency.
During the event, Enviricard showcased its new Enviricard Extended Event Card, which was used as an ID badge by Ricoh staff and guests. This exclusive card, available only through Magicard, offers a larger printing area for clearer text and photo ID and branding images, making it perfect for events like Drupa, where guests arrive on different days and require ID badges.
Enviricard Cards: A Sustainable Revolution
Traditional plastic card production generates billions of plastic cards annually, raising significant environmental concerns. Enviricard tackles this issue head-on by offering high-quality, durable cards made from 100% recyclable, biodegradable, and compostable paperboard and bio films. These cards boast several advantages over plastic alternatives:
- Eco-Friendly: Made from sustainable, carbon-zero virgin fibre paperboard materials from Holmen board & paper, and film made from sustainable non-fossil sources, minimising environmental impact. Enviricard's carbon footprint is 57% smaller than PVC alternatives.
- High Quality: Despite being plastic-free, Enviricard cards deliver exceptional durability and performance.
- Customisation: The cards can be supplied blank or pre-printed with branding, allowing for complete customisation and high-quality imagery.
DTC Compatibility for On-Demand Printing
Enviricard's cards are designed for on-demand digital printing with DTC desktop printers, offering several benefits for businesses and organisations:
- Carbon Reduction: Enviricard helps organisations meet their net-zero targets and reduce plastic use.
- Increased Flexibility: DTC compatibility allows for printing cards in smaller batches, reducing waste and improving inventory management.
- Plain White or Pre-printed: Enviricard cards can be supplied as plain stock or pre-printed with branding, enabling on-demand overprinting in mono and full colour.
- Faster Turnaround Times: Digitally printed base cards eliminate the need for expensive offset external printing services, resulting in quicker turnaround times.
- Reduced Costs: By printing and personalising cards in-house, businesses can save on printing and outsourcing costs.
- Eco-Friendly Option: Digital printing for base cards produces less waste, uses fewer production processes and has a quicker turnaround, contributing to a smaller carbon footprint and environmental impact.
Drupa 2024: A Showcase of Sustainability and Innovation
Drupa 2024 presented a unique opportunity for Enviricard to showcase how its paperboard cards are committed to sustainability and innovation. By partnering with Ricoh and Magicard, Enviricard demonstrated its commitment to providing businesses with eco-friendly card solutions that are practical and cost-effective. With a focus on the future, Enviricard is poised to have a significant impact on the events card industry, revolutionising the way cards are produced and consumed.