The sugar card
Sugar instead of PVC.
Plastic made from plant-based raw materials.
The sugar card – made from bioplastic.
The card is a product that is only needed for a relatively short time. Therefore, the environmental aspects and advantages of a card made from renewable raw materials (bioplastic) are obvious.
From the white blank card to the refined card – everything is possible! Of course also with barcode, chip, and much more.
Did you know that conventional cards are still made of PVC? In Austria alone, 70 million cards are needed every year. A card weighs around 5 grams - so we are talking about 350 KG of PVC every year.
We have the alternative with the Sugar card
For environmentally conscious companies, the biocard made of bioplastic, i.e. based on rapidly renewable plant-based raw materials, is the sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to conventional PVC products.
► Renewable resources
► Lower CO2 Footprint compared to PVC cards
► Map material compostable & recyclable
► Water-resistant, dimensionally stable & tear-resistant
► Card technically tested according to CQM, ISO 7810 & 10373
► Easy to write on and print
► Regionally produced
Material information Sugar card/Bio card
- ► 3-layer core of 200µ each
- ► 2-layer overlay of 100µ each
- ► Card material: polylactic acid (PLA), starch, organic. Additives
- ► 100% renewable raw materials
- ► Food safe according to EC Regulation 1935/2004
Dimensions Sugar Card/Bio Card
- ► CR-80 format according to ISO/EC 1810
- ► Width (mm) 85,60 (+0,05/-0,06)
- ► Height (mm) 53,98 (+0,12/0,13)
- ► Thickness (mm) 0,76 (+/- 0,08)
- ► Corner radius (mm) 3,18
Printability of the sugar card/bio card
- ► Euroscale: Yes
- ► Special colors: Yes
- ► Card printer: Yes
- ► Colored card printer: Yes
The sugar card is ideal for environmentally conscious and sustainable companies
In today's world, it's more important than ever to choose sustainable products. Most cards have a very short lifespan and are either replaced or thrown away, often ending up in the regular trash. PVC as a card material is particularly problematic from an environmental perspective. That's why we'd be happy to send you a sample card made of bioplastic for testing! Contact us to arrange this!
The CO2 Sugar card balance sheet
The production of the sugar card generates 40% less CO2 compared to PVC cards. This applies to the card itself, excluding the antenna/chip. Compared to PVC, using rPLA as the raw material results in a CO2 saving of 75%.
The material of the sugar card
The sugar card is made of sugar and starch. It already contains 15% recycled bioplastic.
The compostability of the sugar card
The map material is compostable. The compostability of the entire map depends on the built-in antenna technology and the printing inks used.
The recyclability of the sugar card
A project to recycle the card is underway. A minimum amount of around 1 tonne of material is required for recycling. With a card weight of 5 grams, that is around 240.000 cards. Other products made of bioplastic can also be recycled.
Examples of using the sugar card
Credit cards, bank cards, ATM cards, lift tickets, ski passes, hotel cards, employee ID cards/employee cards, fuel cards, customer cards, scratch card cards, voucher cards, annual tickets, entrance tickets, room cards, access cards, ID cards and much more.
The following options are available for the sugar card
► magnetic stripe
► Signature field
► RFID transponders
► embossing
► hologram
► perforation
► Hot foil stamping
► Special formats
► Personalization
► Scratch field
► Barcode
► QR Code
► Relief varnish
► passport photo
► Stick on carrier/cover letter
► Banding
► Lettershop/individual shipping
Minimum purchase quantities
The minimum order quantity is 10.000 units; however, smaller quantities are possible for an additional charge, depending on the desired function/option. Contact us with your requirements!
Facts about the NaKu sugar card
► The sugar card in detail
The organic card is made from rapidly renewable raw materials. This means that sugar and starch are used as raw materials, and sugar-based whitening agents are also included. These whitening agents are necessary to ensure opacity when electronics are installed.
► The purposes of the NaKu Sugar Card
The sugar card can be used for all card applications. In addition to printed cards, the bio card is also available as a blank card for all those applications where individual printing is required (immediately). For example, consider lift tickets, where names or passport photos are printed when purchased.
► The sugar card and the topic of recycling
Yes, the Zucker card can also be recycled. A project to recycle the card is underway. A minimum of approximately 1 ton of material is required for recycling. Based on a card weight of 5 grams, this equates to approximately 240.000 cards. Other bioplastic products can also be recycled.
► The durability of the sugar card compared to conventional plastic cards
Bioplastics become somewhat brittle over time. Assuming the biocard were to be composted industrially, it would also decompose accordingly. Cards generally have a useful life of two to five years, and the bioplastic card will definitely withstand this long-term use.
► The major advantages of a bioplastic card
The sugar card is made from rapidly renewable plant-based raw materials, and the bioplastic contains no other environmentally harmful components. The card material is compostable. The compostability of the entire card depends on the built-in antenna technology and the printing inks used.
The bioplastic card also helps to stem the enormous flood of plastic waste from conventional cards. In Austria alone, 70 million cards are put into circulation every year, creating an enormous mountain of PVC waste. The biomap also does not allow the creation of persistent microplastics - according to current studies, we humans consume 5 grams of microplastics per week. This corresponds to the weight of a plastic card.
► The production location of the NaKu sugar card
The card is made in Austria.
► The alternative to PVC cards
We should slowly move towards switching all items made from conventional plastic that are not designed for an absolute lifespan of 15, 20 or 30 years to bioplastics made from renewable raw materials in order not to further pollute the environment.
The card is a product that is only used for a relatively short time and the environmental aspects and the advantages of a card made of bioplastic are enormous. Many cards are changed every 2 years, and membership cards often have an annual expiration date.
FAQ – Frequently asked questions about the NaKu sugar card
The "sugar card" or bio card is the first card made from renewable, plant-based raw materials such as sugar and starch. It is an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional PVC cards and contributes to a 40% reduction in CO2 emissions during production.
The bio-card is waterproof, dimensionally stable, and tear-resistant . It has been tested according to the technical standards ISO 7810 and 10373, which ensures sufficient durability for the typical lifespan of 2-5 years.
The card is extremely versatile and can be used, for example, as a lift pass, hotel card, employee ID card, or gift card . It can be printed and equipped with various options such as magnetic stripes, RFID transponders, or signature fields.
The organic card can be individually printed and offers numerous finishing options such as embossing, holograms, or personalization. This allows you to present your brand sustainably and professionally.
The NaKu Biocard is compostable and leaves no lasting microplastics . There is already an ongoing project that will enable the recycling of the cards once a minimum quantity of 1 ton is reached. Both of these factors depend on any technology that may be integrated into the card.
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Your personal contact
Do you have further questions about our products or about the individual printing of the environmentally friendly NaKu bags, about the individual labeling of the NaKu bottles, about special projects or do you need an offer for large quantities?
Lizzy Weinert is looking forward to hearing from you:
E-Mail: office@naku.at
Tel: +43(0)660 551 7789
(weekdays Mon – Thu from 09:00 – 16:00 and Fri from 09:00 – 14:00)