Contribute to a Sustainable Future with re-PVC cards

/in

Re-PVC cards are a sustainable innovation in the plastic card sector, made from recycled industrial waste. As well as being indistinguishable from traditional PVC cards, these cards are produced and transported using environmentally friendly processes, resulting in a significantly smaller carbon footprint.

Why should you choose re-PVC cards?

The growing adoption of re-PVC cards in the banking sector is due to their numerous environmental advantages, without compromising the functionality and diversity of personalization options offered by conventional PVC cards.

Lower CO2 footprint

The production processes for re-PVC cards emit less CO2 compared to traditional PVC production methods. The use of industrial waste and local recycling centers to manufacture these cards also reduces the environmental impact of transportation.

Every kilogram of re-PVC produced avoids the emission of approximately 2kg of CO2 into the atmosphere.

Less PVC in landfills

By using recycled waste, re-PVC cards help to preserve natural resources, avoiding the production of new PVC and reducing the amount of PVC disposed of in landfills. The continuous recyclability of this material contributes significantly to environmental sustainability.

Same features as a normal card

In functional terms, the re-PVC card is no different from a normal PVC card. You can use all the payment features of a traditional card. These cards are approved by VISA and Mastercard for Dual Interface and Contactless use.

Extensive printing possibilities

Re-PVC cards allow practically the same personalization options and have the same durability as traditional PVC cards. Techniques such as embossing, infilling and thermal printing can be applied.

How is a re-PVC card made up?

These cards have the same structure as a normal PVC card. The only difference is in the material it is made of.

Image courtesy of Giesecke+Devrient

If you want to know how your card is made up, we have this video for you.

What should you look out for when looking for a re-PVC card supplier?

When looking for re-PVC cards, it is important to consider a few aspects:

100% re-PVC composition

At Contisystems we supply re-PVC cards made from 100% recycled plastic, but not all suppliers are like this. We often find percentages of re-PVC below 90%. Ask your supplier about its composition.

Cards' Carbon Footprint

The carbon footprint can vary between suppliers. Some guarantee a manufacturing process with reduced CO2 emissions and even offer compensation to neutralize the carbon footprint of the cards. Even if the manufacturer doesn't have this option, they can opt for programs like Merece for this compensation or do it on their own initiative.

How much do re-PVC cards cost?

The prices of re-PVC cards vary depending on the supplier, but within the sustainable options, re-PVC cards are also an economical choice. The mass production of this material has reduced its costs, making it competitive with traditional PVC cards.

In recent years, more and more environmentally friendly materials and customization options have emerged. With growing demand, these options are becoming more and more affordable and the impact of these choices on the environment is incalculable.

When choosing your next card, there's no excuse not to choose an environmentally friendly option.