Sustainable Event Badges, Lanyards, and Packaging
FSC-certified direct thermal badges, thick paper badges, lanyards made from recycled bottles, and biodegradable packaging. Here's how we cut waste and what each product is made of.
What makes an event badge sustainable?
It comes down to the material, how it's printed, and how it ships. Even an FSC-certified badge is wasteful if it's printed from excess stock or shipped in plastic.
- Digital printing - No printing plates, no plate waste, no chemical developing. Our biodegradable ink breaks down with the paper.
- Printed on demand - We print to your attendee list, not from pre-made stock, so no unused inventory is produced.
- Biodegradable packaging - Every order ships in biodegradable packaging. No plastic mailers, no bubble wrap.
Want to feel the materials first? Our free sample pack includes badges, lanyards, and holders.
Eco-friendly event products
No vague claims. Here's exactly what each product is made of. Recycling rules vary by state and city, so check with your local program before anything goes in the bin after your event.
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FSC-certified, unlaminated no-notch paper. Print names on-site with your own thermal printer.
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Thick 18 pt cardstock. Not laminated, but tear resistant.
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Soft, durable, and made from recycled plastic bottles. Printed in full color, just like polyester.
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Ultra-clear, soft, recyclable PVC.
Frequently asked questions
What are sustainable event badges made of?
Billy's Badges sustainable event badges are printed on FSC-certified direct thermal paper or thick 18 pt cardstock. Both are digitally printed with biodegradable ink and ship in biodegradable packaging.
Are paper event badges recyclable?
Yes. Billy's Badges paper event badges are unlaminated 18 pt cardstock, so they can go in paper recycling once they're removed from the badge holder. Recycling rules vary by location, so check with your local program.
Is the ink on event badges eco-friendly?
Yes. Billy's Badges prints with biodegradable ink on digital presses, which need no printing plates and no chemical developing.
What are rPET lanyards made from?
rPET lanyards are made from recycled post-consumer plastic bottles. Billy's Badges rPET lanyards are soft, durable, and printed in full color with dye sublimation, just like standard polyester lanyards.
Can PVC badge holders be recycled?
Billy's Badges holders are made from recyclable PVC, but not every recycling program accepts PVC. Check with your local program.