For any organisation that runs a membership scheme — whether it is a sports club, a trade association, a charity, a heritage site or a professional body — membership cards are among the most personal things you issue. Members keep them, show them and carry them daily.
Most are still made from plastic that will end up in landfill when the membership expires or the card is replaced. Given the values many membership organisations hold, this is an increasingly uncomfortable contradiction.
Green Gift Cards produces UK membership cards on Invercote paperboard from Iggesund — a sustainably certified material from responsibly managed forests, produced at a mill powered by bioenergy. The cards carry both the Plastic Free Trust Mark and FSC certification.
They are just as robust and reliable as plastic cards, with cellulose lamination providing moisture resistance and day-to-day durability. When a membership expires, the card goes into standard household paper and board recycling.
Compatible with major membership management systems, we offer total flexibility for your data requirements:
Our smart chip option is certified CTF repulpable, ensuring the card remains fully recyclable even with advanced chip technology.
Greener
Compostable and recyclable
Cheaper
Save up to 40% compared to plastic
Quicker
Turnaround average 20 working days
For membership schemes that issue cards as part of a welcome pack, presentation matters. Through our partnership with Burgopak, we offer premium paper-based card packaging with a signature dynamic mechanism — creating a memorable unboxing moment that feels genuinely VIP.
All packaging is paper-based, complementing the green credentials of the cards. MOQ is 500 for packaging options. Both card and packaging can feature the Plastic Free Trust Mark and recycling logos.
Every membership programme has different requirements. For charities, cultural organisations, and professional bodies, switching to plastic-free cards is a visible, credible action. Members notice.
Get in touch to talk through your personalisation needs, quantities, chip options and packaging. We handle everything from design guidance to delivery.
Request a sample pack
If you would like to actually feel and see the quality of our Green Gift Card, we will happily send you some samples.
Customers
Green Gift Cards works with a diverse range of customers, from global brands to independent retailers, all committed to reducing plastic waste.
