Are the plastic cards in your wallet or office silently undermining your sustainability efforts and brand reputation?
From the secure IDs your employees rely on daily to the loyalty cards that build your customer relationships. Even the access badges or event passes made from plastic are an ever-present part of modern life.
But have you considered the environmental impact of the billions of PVC cards your organisation uses? Or how they are disposed of each year? It's a question with significant implications for your business’s sustainability goals and bottom line.
The alarming reality of plastic pollution and overflowing landfill waste underscores the significant environmental challenges posed by traditional PVC cards. The risks PLA cards can undermine your supply chain commitments and operational efficiency.
While a completely waste-free world is the goal, Enviricard provides a real solution. Designed to help reduce your organisation's environmental impact from the cards you use daily.
Introducing Enviricard, a forward-thinking and sustainable alternative to PVC plastic. Crafted from innovative bio-based materials and responsibly sourced paperboard. Our cards are specifically engineered to empower organisations like yours. We help to uphold your values by meeting the growing expectations of environmentally conscious stakeholders and streamlining your operations while significantly minimising your carbon footprint.
The Hidden Costs
PVC cards offer convenience, but they carry a considerable environmental cost, the consequences of which are frequently overlooked. Exploring the environmental impact of PVC cards and how Environicard can help you.
The Enduring Waste Problem
For organisations that value a sustainable and ethical supply chain, using PVC cards can be a problem. The plastic production process uses a lot of energy and often causes pollution. Going against your hard work and core values.
Not to mention that sustainability is increasingly a factor for event attendees and sponsors. The environmentally damaging production of PVC cards can undermine efforts to create 'green' campaigns or events and may not align with stakeholder expectations. Something that might affect future investment in your company.
Pollution from Cradle to Grave
The importance of sustainable practices and ethical supply chains will not be lost on anyone. The energy-intensive and often toxic manufacturing process of PVC and its associated emissions directly conflict with corporate sustainability values and supplier management policies.
Furthermore, with sustainability a growing priority for event attendees and sponsors, the environmentally damaging production of PVC cards can actively sabotage 'green' initiatives. Not only will this alienate stakeholders, but it can also impact future investment decisions.
Hidden Toxins and Long-Term Risks
From a risk management and compliance perspective, the very risk of harmful additives leaching from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) into the environment creates significant long-term environmental liabilities. This concern may also contradict evolving environmental regulations, particularly for businesses supporting sustainable agreements and policies.
Products containing potentially harmful chemicals can undermine customer trust, especially for those prioritising health and environmental issues.
The Recycling Bottleneck
The lack of a viable and scalable recycling solution for PVC cards makes it difficult to achieve circular economy goals. Making minimising waste across your operations feel impossible.
The difficulty of recycling PVC cards makes it hard to find good end-of-life solutions. Small business owners need simple and cost-effective solutions. The complexity and limited availability of PVC card recycling make it an impractical option for most SMEs.
Enviricard - Sustainable card solutions for a greener future
That's where we come in. Enviricard offers an eco-friendly card solution specifically designed to meet the diverse needs of organisations. We are committed to helping you reduce your environmental impact without sacrificing functionality, security or quality.
Our bio-based PLA cards offer an easy-to-integrate alternative for organisations seeking to meet ambitious plastic reduction targets. Crafted from renewable resources, they provide a clear and responsible pathway to minimising long-term waste through industrial composting.
If your focus is on reducing waste and promoting a circular economy in high-volume applications, our cards are an excellent choice. By utilising post-consumer recycled plastic, we help divert waste from landfills and reduce the demand for virgin resources, aligning with your event sustainability goals.
For your loyalty and gift card programs, our FSC-certified paper-based cards with protective coatings offer an eco-friendly, cost-effective option that resonates with environmentally conscious local customers. They provide a tangible demonstration of your commitment to sustainability without straining your budget.
The Benefits of Choosing Enviricard
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Achieve your sustainability goals - reduce your reliance on traditional plastics and meet your environmental targets.
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Reduce your environmental footprint - made from paperboard and materials that have a lower impact on the planet throughout production, use, and disposal.
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Maintain functionality and security - our plastic-free cards offer durability and security features comparable to PVC and other PVC alternatives.
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Enhance your brand reputation - demonstrate your commitment to environmental responsibility to customers and stakeholders.
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Streamline waste management - clear and transparent end-of-life solutions like industrial composting.
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Offer cost-effective sustainable options—cost-effective solutions that offer long-term value by aligning with your sustainability goals and potentially reducing waste disposal costs.
It is up to your organisation to choose to make an impact. By transitioning to Enviricard, you're not just switching cards but making a tangible commitment to a more sustainable future and setting an example for your industry and stakeholders.
Choose Sustainability, Choose Enviricard
The environmental challenges PVC cards pose are clear, but so is the solution. Enviricard offers a range of sustainable, functional, and increasingly cost-effective alternatives that allow your organisation to align its values with its operations and make a real difference.
Ready to integrate our biodegradable card solutions into your large-scale operations? Explore Enviricard to see the wide range of uses for ID cards, access badges, payment cards, and more. Contact our team for a consultation on volume pricing and customised solutions.