Eco Business Cards for Green Networking
Even if there’s a lack of good talent plaguing the cleantech industry, those green execs need to use something to do their networking. Here’s a new one to check out: as soon as next week web printing startup Moo will start offering a standard-sized business card that is 100 percent recycled, recyclable and biodegradable. The eco-cards cost the same as the non-recycled cards — $22 for 50 — which is a pretty good way to convince users to select the planet-friendly option.
It’s not an earth-shattering product that will change the world, but a well-designed and low-cost product that could be useful for interested green entrepreneurs. For those not familiar with the web 2.0 darling Moo, the company has been selling mini-cards (half the size of a biz card), stickers and postcards for the past couple of years. The company’s printing process is more efficient than the standard, and by printing in small batches the company says it can also cut down on wasted cards.
Mini-card fans like the fact that they can print different Flickr photos on their cards, and easily customize the cards with colors and designs. Moo founder and CEO Richard Moross tells us that the company’s business cards will have the same and more features as the mini-cards. Moross started Moo because he was bored with the standard business cards out there, but tells us that business cards have been the most-requested item. While not using using business cards at all would be the most eco-friendly, Moo’s cards are a novel option to try out.
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This blog is related to Business Postcards that they have been the most requested item. Further, While not using using business cards at all would be the most eco-friendly, Moo’s cards are a novel option to try out.
Green business cards are a very unique concept, a lot of companies making the transition to green products why not business cards, can you please elaborate on the process of making green business cards.
These are two good green options. But, I’ve got something even greener: TextID. It allows users to purchase unique text “domains”, such as their names or businesses that allows them to pass along contact information and messages quickly and conveniently. They can give out their ID, lawn care or Angie for example, and the recipient texts that name to 555411. In just a few moments, they will receive a text back to their phones with contact information and the message the TextID member has chosen, which can also include a link to a pdf brochure.
If you have time, take a look at the site. http://www.Textid.com. It is still a relatively new idea, and most people are pretty excited once they catch on. It’s easy, it’s cheap (around 5.95/month for individual users) and good for the environment!
Are there cost benefits for business cards in larger quantities, etc?