Eco Friendly Business Cards on Recycled Paper
Business cards printed on recycled paper with soy-based inks. Choose from standard, rounded corner, square and slim sizes, with finishes from plain uncoated to foil and letterpress.
Details
Eco Friendly Printer prints business cards on recycled paper, including stocks made from 100% post-consumer waste. Every card is printed with soy-based inks on paper from mills such as Monadnock, Neenah and Mohawk, and the stocks we recommend carry FSC certification.
A recycled business card does not have to look or feel thin. Heavier stocks, duplex builds and cotton papers give a card real weight in the hand, and the right finish helps your colors print cleanly on recycled fiber.
Sizes and shapes
- Standard 3.5 x 2 in
- Standard with rounded corners
- Square 2 x 2 in
- Slim 3.5 x 1.75 in
- Round coaster-style cards and custom die-cut shapes on request
Our business card size guide covers bleed, safe area and pixel dimensions for setting up your file.
Paper and thickness
Common choices include 14pt, 16pt and 18pt cover, a 32pt duplex card made from two sheets pressed together, and 110lb cotton. Recycled content ranges from 30% to 100% post-consumer waste depending on the stock you choose. If recycled content is your priority, ask for a 100% PCW sheet and we will show you the options.
Compare the stocks
- 100% PCW uncoated, 14pt to 18pt. Made entirely from post-consumer recycled paper. Matte and easy to write on. The best fit for most cards.
- Recycled kraft. Brown, unbleached look with visible fiber. Best with dark ink, and suits food, trade and natural brands.
- 32pt duplex. Two sheets pressed together for a very thick card. Recycled content depends on the sheets used. Suits painted edges and premium cards.
- 110lb cotton. Made from cotton fiber rather than wood pulp, with a soft texture. The best choice for letterpress and blind deboss.
- Seed paper. Plantable seed paper cards for bold, simple designs.
Our guide to recycled paper business cards covers each stock in more detail.
Finishes
Uncoated and matte finishes suit most recycled stocks and are the simplest choice. For something more distinctive, we can add soft-touch coating, spot gloss, foil stamping, letterpress or painted edges. Some coatings affect how easily a card can be recycled, so we will tell you which finishes keep your cards recyclable before you decide.
Our guides to matte vs glossy business cards and letterpress business cards compare the finishes in more detail.
How ordering works
Send us your artwork, or tell us what you have and we can help get the file ready for print. We will come back with stock options, a price and a delivery date. Most business card orders are ready in one to two weeks from artwork approval.
Business cards for Northeast Florida and Long Island
Eco Friendly Printer is based in Ponte Vedra Beach and prints business cards for companies in Ponte Vedra Beach, Jacksonville and St. Augustine. The business started in Northport in 1990 and still prints for clients on Long Island. Cards are quoted by phone or email and delivered to you, and we ship nationwide.
Common questions about eco-friendly business cards
What are the best eco-friendly business cards?
For most businesses, an uncoated card on 100% post-consumer recycled stock, printed with soy-based ink. It looks clean, is easy to write on and can be recycled after use. Cotton and duplex stocks suit cards that need more weight.
What makes a business card eco-friendly?
The paper and the ink. Our cards are printed on recycled paper, much of it 100% post-consumer waste, using soy-based inks. The mills we buy from also bleach without chlorine and hold FSC certification.
Are recycled business cards recyclable?
Yes, when they are uncoated and not laminated. Plastic lamination, heavy coatings and large foil areas make a card harder to recycle, so choose an uncoated finish if that matters to you.
Where can I print eco-friendly business cards?
Eco Friendly Printer prints them from Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, and ships nationwide. Request a quote online with your artwork and quantity.
Do recycled business cards look different from standard cards?
Some recycled stocks have a slightly natural shade or a light texture. Many people prefer that look. If you need a bright white sheet or an exact brand color, we will recommend a stock that gets as close as possible and tell you where any difference will show.
How long does a business card order take?
One to two weeks from artwork approval is typical. If you have a firm deadline, include it with your quote request.
Can I see the paper before I order?
Ask about paper samples when you request a quote. We will help you compare the stocks that suit your card.
Options & finishes
- Recycled stocks up to 100% post-consumer waste
- Soy-based inks on every job
- 14pt to 32pt duplex, plus 110lb cotton
- Uncoated, matte, soft-touch, spot gloss, foil, letterpress and painted edges
- Standard, rounded, square, slim and custom shapes
Sizes
3.5 x 2 in standard, 3.5 x 2 in rounded corner, 2 x 2 in square, 3.5 x 1.75 in slim
Stock options
14pt, 16pt, 18pt, 32pt duplex, 110lb cotton
Finishes
Uncoated, matte, soft-touch, spot gloss, foil stamp, letterpress, edge paint
Recycled content
100% post-consumer waste available; 30-100% PCW depending on stock
Turnaround
1-2 weeks typical
The stock this prints on
The papers we most often recommend for this job. The recycled content and certifications for each are listed on the stock page.
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