Keep the impact. Reduce the footprint.
When selecting an ID card print solution, considering sustainability is crucial for both environmental impact and long-term economic benefits.
To PVC or not to PVC?
No surprise. Traditional PVC (polyvinyl chloride) cards are not biodegradable. To date, they remain the longest lasting solution for frequently used, heavy-duty ID cards, such as employee access badges. PVC cards are durable, resistant to wear and tear, and provide long-term identification durability.
However, and here comes the good news, for short-life ID cards, such as those used for events or corporate one-day visitors, sustainable PVC alternatives are hitting the market. These alternatives include biodegradable cards, made from corn-based PLA (polylactic acid) for example.
Sustainable and short-life. It’s a match.
Sustainable card materials prevent single use cards from contributing to long-term environmental pollution. Biodegradable and recyclable cards help minimise waste and support a circular economy, reducing the demand for new raw materials.
Finally, selecting ID card printers that facilitate using these new sustainable materials is essential. The printer needs to be able to handle plant based cards at optimal performance and with high print quality.
Magicard now offers you a full range of plant based ID card options.
At Magicard we have been heavily investigating the best possible optimal quality PVC alternatives for your short-life ID card needs. Over the past months, our R&D team in Weymouth finalised testing several solutions to be able to offer you a market leading plant based and high quality colour printing solution.
As a result, in Europe, we are now kicking off our plant based range with a CR80 (86mm) and two extended (109mm and 140mm) plant-based coated cards that are compostable and recyclable.
The paperboard used in the current plant based range is uniquely sourced from Swedish FSC-certified forests. Magicard went the extra mile to optimise the printing process itself with a dedicated film.
If your company wants to meet ESG goals and reduce their carbon footprint, then consider colourful gift, loyalty, membership, temporary staff ID and event tickets, printed on cards that offer a 57% reduction in carbon emissions (throughout their lifecycle) versus traditional PVC cards.
| CR80 format 86mm | Colour | ME ribbon | Magicard E+, Magicard 300, Magicard 600 |
| Long format 109mm | Colour | ME ribbon | Magicard E+ |
| Long format 140mm | Colour | ME ribbon | Magicard E+ |
Magicard E+. Make your event greener.
Need bigger short-life ID cards for your events to have a higher visual impact and be able to add more sponsors? Both new extended plant based cards (109mm and 140mm) are thoroughly tested for our latest Magicard E+. Benefit from this unique and magical fit to show your event audiences that you truly care about sustainability.
And why not go all the way, get your ID cards punched and combined with recyclable lanyards to take your environmental solution to the next level.
With our Magicard E+, our most flexible Magicard printer, of course CR80 (86mm) format cards are also possible
Now the choice is yours.
Including sustainability as a selection requirement for ID card printers and materials is not only an environmentally responsible choice, it is also a forward-thinking approach that can enhance your corporate social responsibility and your brand image. By opting for Magicard’s new plant based cards line-up, organisations can significantly reduce their environmental footprint and promote a greener future for short-life ID cards.
At Magicard we are pleased to help and offer you the ID card you need for your favourite Magicard printer.
Get in touch with us for more information.
