Airline welfare compensation gets a revolutionary update with Swiipr's debut of the first-ever 'Eco Card'
In a significant stride towards environmental sustainability, Swiipr, a leading provider of airline payment solutions, has launched an industry-first sustainable 'eco card' for airline welfare payments. This innovative card is set to replace traditional plastic cards and single-use paper vouchers, marking a new era in airline employee welfare programs.
The Swiipr eco card is made from recyclable, paper-based materials, sourced from a zero-landfill mill by Holmen Board and Paper. This company, ranked among the top 1% of global businesses for sustainability by EcoVadis, prioritizes biodiversity and tree health in its growing forests, ensuring a responsible and eco-friendly production process.
The manufacturing process of the Swiipr eco card is designed to reduce environmental harm significantly. By using paper-based cards instead of traditional PVC plastic, the cards are more recyclable and biodegradable, lowering the carbon footprint and resource depletion during production. The printing and packaging processes also incorporate fraud-prevention and tamper-evident features without relying on non-biodegradable materials.
Tara Spielhagen, co-founder and CEO at Swiipr, expressed her delight about the new eco card, stating, "The sustainable eco-card launched by Swiipr is an easy-to-use, more sustainable, and environmentally friendly alternative to paper vouchers." The Swiipr eco card is certified to ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 standards and compostable to EN 13432 standard, ensuring its commitment to environmental responsibility.
The Swiipr eco card offers the same rigidity and thickness as PVC cards, making it durable and practical for airline welfare payments. Mark Browne, Account Manager at Holmen Board and Paper, has expressed his company's enthusiasm in lending their expertise in sustainable forestry and manufacturing to help the travel industry become more environmentally friendly.
A leading low-cost European airline has become the first carrier to adopt the Swiipr eco card. The airline uses the card to supply passengers affected by travel disruptions with welfare payments, improving the passenger experience while minimizing impact on the planet. The Swiipr eco card's journey, starting from Holmen Board and Paper's growing forests and ending in the customer's hand, represents a step forward in sustainable airline practices.
As the demand for sustainable solutions continues to grow, Swiipr's eco card is part of their continued efforts to innovate in the airline payments industry. For those seeking a fully developed airline-specific eco card program, current data suggests this is an emerging area, with potential for airlines to partner with established eco-friendly gift card manufacturers like Taylor to develop appropriate products.
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The Swiipr eco card, integrated into the travel industry, leverages technology to promote a more sustainable lifestyle through its eco-friendly manufacturing process and biodegradable materials. As a new venture in travel, this card aims to lessen the environmental impact of airline employee welfare programs and travel disruptions.
