Eco-Friendly Business Cards NZ: How One NFC Card Can Replace 500 Paper Ones
- KIS Cards Limited
- Aug 21
- 2 min read
Did you know that manufacturers cut down around 150 trees just to produce 10,000 paper business cards? If your organisation has 50 employees and each gets a box of 500 cards, that’s over 375 trees cut down - for your business alone. Now imagine hundreds of other New Zealand companies doing the same thing every year.
And it doesn’t stop there. One small change - like an updated phone number or new job title - means those cards become useless. That’s another 8 trees cut down, just to reprint for a minor update. Most of these cards? They get thrown away, lost, or forgotten within hours of being handed out.
Traditional business cards are bought in bulk, but few actually make a meaningful impact on your networking. Most end up in the landfill.
Why NZ Companies Are Switching to NFC Business Cards
A eco-friendly solution like KIS Cards include:
The same size as a regular card (0.76mm thick).
Embedded with a small NFC (Near Field Communication) chip.
A unique QR code printed for additional means of connecting
Securely stores your employee’s contact details.
Reusable and updateable - no reprints needed.
With one tap against a smartphone, your contact information is shared instantly. No third party apps. No additional downloads. Just a seamless, modern experience.
And if an employee gets a promotion? Update their card in seconds and keep using it - no new print run, no waste, no extra costs.
The Environmental Benefits
Switching to NFC business cards is more than just convenience:
Less printing = fewer trees cut down.
Less waste = fewer cards ending up in landfill.
Reusable for life = sustainable and cost-effective.
It’s the perfect solution for eco-conscious New Zealand businesses looking to modernise their networking.
KIS Cards: Eco-Friendly & Giving Back
KIS Cards takes sustainability one step further.
For every card sold, we donate 50 cents towards planting native trees in New Zealand through our partnership with Trees That Count.
That’s 1 tree planted for every 20 cards sold - without you lifting a finger. By choosing KIS Cards, you’re not only cutting your environmental footprint, but actively helping restore Aotearoa’s forests.
The Smarter, Greener Choice
Switching to NFC business cards means:
A lifetime reusable card instead of thousands of disposable ones.
Lower costs for your organisation.
Better networking that leaves a lasting impression.
A tangible contribution to New Zealand’s environment.
KIS Cards: is the most eco-friendly business card option in NZ.