As the UK embarks on its ambitious journey to cut emissions by 81% by 2035, Enviricard is stepping up to play a pivotal role in this environmental revolution.
With a mission to eliminate plastic cards from the market, Enviricard introduces a ground-breaking alternative: eco-friendly paperboard cards that promise to transform the landscape of card usage across various sectors.
Enviricard's innovative solution
Plastic cards, ubiquitous in the daily lives, contribute significantly to carbon emissions. The production of a single payment card generates an average of 150 grams of CO2 equivalent greenhouse gas emissions, highlighting the urgent need for sustainable alternatives.
Enviricard's innovative solution offers a viable path forward, aligning with the UK's net-zero objectives and addressing the pressing challenges outlined in the UK Plastics Pact Annual Progress Report.
Net-zero target journey
Graham Lycett, Founder of Enviricard, emphasizes the importance of this transition: "We want to reach big businesses who rely on Facilities Management companies for the supply of the little white plastic cards used for name badges, staff ID, access control, membership, and loyalty schemes."
He adds, "Sustainability and procurement managers of big businesses are responsible for sourcing environmentally friendly alternatives as they embark on their own net-zero target journey."
Enviricard's paperboard cards
Enviricard's paperboard cards are biodegradable and compostable to the European standard
Enviricard's paperboard cards are biodegradable and compostable to the European standard that sets out the requirements for packaging and products to be biodegradable and compostable (EN13432). This offers a seamless transition for businesses.
Furthermore, Graham Lycett also states, "Enviricards are designed to work with existing printer technology and printer ribbons, which means they are designed to work with existing dye sublimation Direct To Card (DTC) printer technology and printer ribbons."
These cards thus present no barrier to change, making them one of the quickest wins for companies looking to reduce their carbon footprint and plastic consumption.
Little green cards
The potential impact is staggering. "We estimate Enviricard could replace 9 billion cards overnight when you look at the use cases," says Graham Lycett.
He adds, "Enviricard is a perfect fit for many applications, not all, but 9 billion is our attainable market opportunity. Our little green cards could support the UK and other countries' ambitions to slow the rate of environmental destruction for which we are all culpable."
ICMA Report 2020
The global market for plastic cards is vast, with 37 billion cards produced annually, according to the ICMA Report 2020. Enviricard's eco-friendly alternatives offer a credible solution to combat the environmental burden of plastic card production, which contributes approximately 1.8 billion tonnes of carbon emissions annually.
Enviricard's commitment
Enviricard's commitment to transparency and accountability is evident in its independent certification and carbon measurement from seed to end-of-life.
By encouraging businesses to scrutinize their supply chains and combat greenwashing, Enviricard is pioneering the charge for greater environmental responsibility.