25 Mar 2025 • 2 minute read
Since its establishment in 1846, Cambridge University Botanic Garden has been at the forefront of plant conservation and education. The garden houses over 8,000 plant species from around the globe and serves as a living collection. Its primary focus is supporting research and education for future generations.
Sustainability is woven into the fabric of the Botanic Garden, from its conservation and sustainability efforts to its day-to-day operations. So, when the Garden sought a more eco-friendly alternative for its membership cards, Green Gift Card's environmental ethos was the perfect fit.
With thousands of members supporting its work, Cambridge University Botanic Garden needed a durable and functional membership card that aligned with its sustainability goals.
Traditional plastic cards contradicted the Garden’s commitment to reducing waste and promoting eco-conscious choices. Their challenge was to find a sustainable solution that would maintain a high-quality experience for members while being kind to the environment.
At Green Gift Cards, we provide the ideal plastic-free solution for brands looking for biodegradable membership cards made from responsibly sourced paperboard by Holman Board and Paper. Unlike PVC alternatives, these cards break down naturally, leaving no harmful microplastics behind.
The transition to Green Gift Cards' sustainable cards resulted in 91% lower carbon emissions vs. standard PVC cards. Thanks to the advanced digital printing process used on the Ricoh Pro C9500 printer, this revolutionary printing technology allows for high-quality, vibrant designs while minimising environmental impact.
By making the switch, Cambridge University Botanic Garden:
“Have 91% lower carbon emissions vs. standard PVC cards”
At Green Gift Cards, we help businesses like Cambridge University Botanic Garden embrace sustainability through easy, practical means. Our biodegradable cards provide eco-friendly, plastic-free membership cards supporting conservation efforts while delivering the same high-quality experience members expect. Made from sustainably sourced paperboard, they break down naturally, eliminating harmful microplastics and cutting carbon emissions by 91% compared to standard plastic cards.
Whether it’s through rethinking materials we use or the technology we use to produce and print our membership cards, sustainability is a journey that benefits everyone.
If your organisation is looking for a greener way to engage customers or members, explore the possibilities with Green Gift Cards. Because the choices we make today shape our world of tomorrow.
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Introducing our range of plastic-free cards
Since 2006 we have been innovating and disrupting in the card market to develop what is a leading range of environmentally-friendly card solutions. So what sets us apart?
Well that’s the thing, there’s a number of reasons why Green Gift Cards are renowned in the world of card production. It is the material we use for our cards and the certification that the cards come with. It is also the compelling environmental story (we urge you to watch the video) that is behind all of our cards and the fact that, once finished with, our cards are compostable and can be recycled in normal household waste streams. Oh and we’ll say it again – being environmentally-friendly doesn’t mean they are more expensive. In fact they offer great value compared to plastic cards.
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