Green Business Cards: May 2008 Archives

What ARE green business cards?  Eco friendly business cards that are printed using soy inks, etc., and FSC certified paper, or high recycled content.

Other features that can be incorporated to up the "green" impact of your business cards:

• Add a blurb about the recycled content and/or green printing method
• Print at a local, eco-friendly printer to reduce shipping distance and provide local business sustainability
• Limit the amount of ink and coatings used ... and keep them environmentally friendly
• Print no more than you need.  Info changes, so don't waste paper that gets sent to the landfill
• Use lighter weight stock...100# cover isn't always necessary. Lighter stock conserves paper resources
• Print a green message on the back side -- don't waste space!

Treehugger (and BoingBoing) found this interesting business card  design by Jamie Wieck. This is a fantastic way to bring a little nature into the business world.

Some printing sources we've found:

Greener Printer, - Certified green business in Bay Area
Berkeley, CA
www.greenerprinter.com

123Print - 100% recycled paper from
Hagerstown, MD
123print.com

Wizard Graphics - Recycled Business cards
Chico, CA
www.wgiprint.com