Post-consumer rPVC
“I used to be plastic waste.”
Verified post-consumer recycled PVC, cleaned and remade into printable card stock.
Recycled plastic cards This isn’t my first life.
Recycled PVC, PET on request and erase-and-reissue rewritable cards — for organisations that want a clearer material story, told accurately.
The “I used to be” range
Choose a story.
Pick the origin story, choose a quantity and take it straight into the card designer. Photography is illustrative until the exact stock is approved.
Industrial rPVC
“I used to be printing waste.”
Recycled PVC sourced from waste generated by printing and packaging production.
Card-production rPVC
“I used to be a card-making offcut.”
PVC scrap collected during card manufacture and reprocessed into new card material.
On request
“Ask about PET.”
PET card stock for brands that need it — offered only when certified recycled material is confirmed for the order.
Rewritable
“I used to be yesterday’s visitor pass.”
Compatible cards that can be erased and updated for another visitor or temporary identity.
Claims policy
“Made from recycled plastic” is incomplete if the content percentage, plastic type and part of the card are unknown. Our default wording names the card body, the material, the percentage and the source — for example: “Card body made from 100% post-consumer recycled PVC.”
- No “I used to be a bottle” unless the supplier certifies recycled PET sourced from bottles.
- No “100% recycled” smart card when the claim only covers the plastic body — chips, antennas, stripes and laminates are different materials.
- Recycled content, recyclability, durability and reuse are separate claims, evidenced separately.
- A supplier’s product page is enough to sample stock, not enough for a prominent claim. We hold the material certificate and the approved specification.
Evidence
| Material | What the evidence shows | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 100% post-consumer rPVC blank | White CR80, 760 micron; UK suppliers describe it as suitable for desktop ID-card printing. | Supplier listing (opens in a new tab) |
| 100% recycled PVC blank | White CR80 packs marketed for ID, membership and name-badge printers. | Supplier listing (opens in a new tab) |
| Recycled PETG cards | Manufacturer-level recycled PETG reference, tied to particular printer solutions and colours. | Manufacturer listing (opens in a new tab) |
| Industrial-waste rPVC | Commercial card programmes already use rPVC sourced from printing and packaging industry waste. | Programme example (opens in a new tab) |
| Rewritable CR80 cards | One thermally rewritable face and one standard PVC face; compatibility stated for selected Magicard and Evolis ranges. | Supplier listing (opens in a new tab) |
Listings checked 8 October 2026. Final customer claims follow the certificate supplied with the purchased stock and our own printer test.
FAQs
Are recycled plastic cards really recycled?
Recycled PVC card stock is sold by UK suppliers with recycled-content claims. We only repeat a claim — and its percentage — when the supplier’s certificate for the stock we buy supports it.
Can recycled cards have NFC or a magnetic stripe?
Often, but the chip, antenna or stripe are different materials. We never describe a whole smart card as 100% recycled when the claim only covers the card body.
Is a rewritable card recycled?
Not necessarily. Rewritable cards reduce waste through reuse; that’s a different claim from recycled content.
Are recycled plastic cards recyclable?
Recycled content and recyclability are separate claims. Whether a finished card is accepted for recycling depends on the material and local facilities.
Build a recycled-card brief.
Choose the material and quantity; we confirm the certificate and a printer test before production.