Creating Eco Friendly Lanyards Without Sacrificing Quality
Polyester lanyards are our most popular. We also offer nylon lanyards, but those are typically purchased by customers with a specific need for them. As a material, polyester is sturdy, useful and creates some exceptionally impressive lanyard designs. However, it can also take polyester up to 200 years to decompose.
While that’s great news for someone looking for lanyards that can last a lifetime, it’s not great for someone looking for lanyards for a one-time event. Eco lanyards are intended for exactly those customers. When you want a custom lanyard you don’t have to worry about someone throwing away after it’s served its purpose, our biodegradable lanyards are the perfect option. To make matters even better, you can get these lanyards without sacrificing the high quality of your design.
Our biodegradable lanyards are made from a number of different green materials. Some of our most popular options include biodegradable plastics such as biodegradable polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene terephthalate (recycled PET).
A common misconception about these and other biodegradable products is that they aren’t as sturdy or resilient as products made from synthetic materials. In fact, eco lanyards are every bit as durable as their synthetic counterparts. The biodegradable materials that go into making them are just broken down in the soil faster after they’ve been discarded or buried than the others.
Designing Perfect Environmentally Friendly Lanyards
Your intended use for your lanyards is the only concern when choosing between attachment options. If your branded lanyards are needed by employees who regularly use their ID card to check in and out of different areas, the retractor clip upgrade might be your best option.
However, we also offer split key ring, lobster claw, bulldog clip and J hook attachments, as well as many others, so you can always pick the best attachment for the job. Just know that whatever attachment you choose will be available to you no matter what kind of lanyard you purchase.
Eco friendly lanyards come in more standard colors than the other lanyard types we offer. This means you have more options immediately available to you when going through the design process. If you don’t see the color you’re looking for, we can still dye your lanyard to meet your specifications. However, because of the nature of the materials used to make earth friendly lanyards, it can be hard to get dyed colors to be exact.
Partnering With the Best for Your Eco Lanyards
Taking care of the planet is everyone’s responsibility. Whether you’re ordering lanyards for around the office or for a single-use event, creating something that won’t exist for hundreds of years is in everyone’s best interest.
Please note that for biodegradable lanyard orders, the minimum order quantity is 1,000 instead of 100 like all other lanyard types. This is because the materials used to create these lanyards is actually more expensive at smaller quantities.
Don’t let the increased quantity scare you off, however. When stored properly, lanyards made from recycled plastic can last for a long time without losing their vibrancy. Even if you don’t need 1,000 for this school year, keep them for future students as well.
Give us a call or fill out an online quote request form today to get started on your own set of earth friendly lanyards. Our artists will have your first free proof of artwork ready to go within 24-48 hours. From there, suggest as many edits to the design as you need until you’re completely sure the lanyard you’re seeing is the one you want. Our typical turnaround time is an industry-leading 14 - 18 days, and you’ll benefit from free shipping within the U.S. Contact us today to get the lanyard you need while also helping the planet.
