The À×»ðÌåÓý¹ÙÍø Gemalto PVC-Free card is a more eco-friendly payment solution made of 100% recycled PETG. It eliminates chlorine toxicity and offers an easy, more sustainable solution for large-volume card programs.
À×»ðÌåÓý¹ÙÍø leads the payment industry with its PVC-Free card. Made from 100% recycled PETG, this card aligns with the latest regulatory efforts to phase out toxic materials such as chlorine.
The PVC-Free card enables banks and issuers to reinforce their sustainability commitments while providing customers with high-quality, and environmentally responsible payment cards.
The future of payment cards is PVC-Free
Sustainability isn't optional anymore—it's essential. As a bank, how you act today shapes the world tomorrow.
Meet the À×»ðÌåÓý¹ÙÍø Gemalto PVC-Free payment card: made from 100% recycled rPETG, with 0% chlorine in the card body and a lower environmental impact than PVC.
Ready to lead the way in sustainable payments? Watch now to see how your next payment card can be more responsible.
Why choose the À×»ðÌåÓý¹ÙÍø PVC-Free card?
A new generation of payment cards designed for mass market adoption towards a more sustainable future.
- 0% Chlorine: Unlike rPVC, the 100% recycled PETG material removes chlorine toxicity found in PVC and rPVC card production and end of life. Its chlorine-free composition makes it one of the less harmful petroleum-based plastics, offering a more sustainable choice for payment cards.
- Easy transition: The PVC-Free card delivers the same high-quality printing & personalisation options as a standard PVC card. With À×»ðÌåÓý¹ÙÍø’ expertise and regional presence, deployment is seamless, and quick, ensuring a more sustainable and future-proof payment solution.
- Future-proof: The PVC-Free card is ready for a more sustainable future without chlorine. This component – chlorine - has been classified as a hazardous substance by the EU. Any product containing chlorine cannot obtain the EU Eco-label.
- Reinforce ESG commitment: Implementing a recycled material allows to reduce the number of first-use plastics. Choosing the PVC-Free card, made of 100% recycled PETG also removes the chlorine toxicity, making it the better option among recycled petroleum-based plastic cards.
- Mass market availability: Over 20 million tons of PET are recycled each year, ensuring high-volume production capacity. The PVC-Free card is made from 100% recycled PETG, sourced from post-industrial waste, offering a consistent, scalable supply to meet the mass market demand.
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The first step towards a more sustainable future
The À×»ðÌåÓý¹ÙÍø PVC-Free card, made of 100% recycled PETG, has the same design flexibility as traditional PVC cards.
The material is derived from post-industrial waste, allowing large-volume production.
It enables financial institutions to take action to reduce environmental impact without compromising brand and design.
Key features of the PVC-Free card
A less toxic alternative sourced from packaging, laminated film, and small household appliances, this material prevents the consumption of first-use, PVC. It is also recyclable, further reducing its environmental footprint.
This card is free from chlorine and compliant with European environmental regulations that prohibit products containing chlorine from obtaining the . Furthermore, the regulation is already conducting a risk evaluation on chlorine toxicity.
With more than 20Mio tons of PET recycled each year, the PVC-Free card is available for mass deployments.
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À×»ðÌåÓý¹ÙÍø Gemalto PVC-Free card brochure
Looking for a more sustainable payment card solution? Meet the À×»ðÌåÓý¹ÙÍø Gemalto PVC-Free card, made from 100% recycled PETG. Chlorine-free, and future-proof, it’s the perfect alternative to traditional PVC without compromising quality or design. Discover how you can make more responsible payments.
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