bioPVC™
The PVC Problem — PVC is extremely durable which prevents it from breaking down in the landfills where used copies typically get deposited. This has created a major waste problem that can only be overcome by employing more expensive, eco-friendly alternatives… until now!
The Eco-solution at no Extra Cost
Get biodegradable hotel key cards for the same price you pay for standard PVC! Just show us your latest invoice and we’ll match it! Contact us or visit our bioPVC™ Offer page for details.
Our game-changing technology allows us to make this offer. We save time and money by reducing to 1 step what others do in 4.
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Why biodegradable plastic?
Today’s most popular waste stream for key cards—from wallet to curb to landfill—doesn’t accommodate standard PVC, PLA or rock paper very well. The majority of these materials are not being recycled and buildup in our public landfills with a negative impact on our environment.
Biodegradable plastic is different because it breaks down when buried in public landfills, does not harm the environment, and provides long term benefits to the soil.
Once a card made of bioPVC™ is deposited into a fertile environment (compost, land fill, trash dump, the ground, lakes, rivers and the ocean), microorganisms begin to break down the molecules into humus, carbon dioxide and non-toxic chloride. The process adds natural amendments to the soil, benefits plant life and forms methane gases that can be used to make electricity.
Materials We Print on
Features | bioPVC™ |
bioStyrene | Standard PVC | Recycled PVC** |
| Biodegradable in public landfills | < 10 ys* | < 10ys* | No | No |
| Durable and water proof | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Recyclable | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Recycled | No | No | No | Yes |
| Base color | White | White | White | Grey |
* Estimated time by microorganisms in soil
** 98% recycled content on base material
bioPVC™ – Price, Neutral and Earth Friendly
The beauty of bioPVC™ is its versatility; durable while in use and yet able to break down into natural soil amendments once buried in the public landfill. Other benefits include:
- Long shelf life compared to Oxo biodegradable plastics and PLA
- Dedicated recovery channel not required
- Does not emit harmful chemicals into the environment
- Pure, white surface for printing a quality image
See the chart below for comparison to materials that are inferior to bioPVC™
Give us a call to discuss how you can replace your standard or recycled PVC with an eco-friendly alternative—at no extra cost.
Materials Environmental Impact
Features | bioPVC™ * | PVC |
PLA | Oxo-Bio Plastic | Natural Stone** |
| Base Material | PVC + additive | Poly vinyl Chloride | Plant PVC & light naptha | Limestone + Calcium | Carbonate + HDPE |
| Recycling Identifier | Code 3 | Code 3 | n/a | Code 3 | Code 2 |
| Recycling Channel | Public Landfill or dedicated recovery channel | Dedicated Recovery Channel | None | Public Landfill | Dedicated Recovery Channel |
| Recycling Method | Public Landfill or recycled use | recycled use | Industrial Composter | oxygenated environments | Industrial Composter |
| Residuals from bio-degradation | Water, Carbon Dioxide & mild salt | Chlorine and heavy-metal pollutants | Methane & greenhouse gases Water, | Carbon Dioxide & Chloride | HDPE |
| Recycled | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Recyclable | Yes | Yes*** | Yes*** | Yes*** | Yes*** |
| Biggest weakness | Higher cost, except at SRP | Durability | Dedicated Recovery | Degrades in sunlight | Dedicated Recovery |
| ASTM Standard | D5526 | n/a | 6400 | n/a | n/a |
* Breaks down in soil by microorganisms
** Brands include Ultra Green Film by GPA, FiberStone® Paper and Paperocks Paper
*** Requires industrial composting which is not practical for today’s consumer
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