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How are Credit Cards Made?

Although a credit card is one of the most widely used financial tools today, many people rarely stop...

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What is Carbon Offsetting?

Carbon offsetting allows businesses to balance their greenhouse gas emissions by funding environmental...

What are Sustainable Personal Finance Habits?

Sustainable personal finance goes beyond simply managing money well. It is about making choices that...

What Does Greenwashing Mean in Sustainable Investing?

Sustainable investing has surged in popularity as investors increasingly seek to align their portfolios...

What is the Difference Between ESG & Sustainable Investing?

Responsible investing has quickly shifted from a niche pursuit to a core part of modern investment strategies....

What are Some Sustainable Business Practices?

Sustainability has come a long way from the days of “Switch the lights off when you leave...

What is the Importance of ESG Reporting?

ESG reporting has become a vital component of responsible corporate strategy and sustainability,...

How To Reduce Carbon Footprint at Work

The shift to sustainable business models is crucial in the fight against climate change. Reducing your...

Green Finance vs ESG Investing: What is the Difference?

There are terms in the sustainable finance industry, like Green Finance and ESG investing, that...

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Sustainable maple wood

Wood from sustainable and FSC©-certified forestry in Switzerland and EU.

Biodegradable card body

Sustainable, payment card body made from pure, FSC-certified wooden layers.

Beautifully crafted by nature

Extraordinary touch & feel experience. Each card body is a unique ambassador of nature.

Did you know...

An all-round
sustainable solution

The TIMBERCARD is the world’s first biodegradable, wooden payment card body that can be used like any conventional banking card.

The card body is fully biodegradable, except for the chip, antenna and magnetic stripe.

When exposed to the soil, it decomposes much quicker than conventional plastic cards

Eco-Friendly & Financially Sustainable Products: A Complete Guide for Businesses & Consumers

This guide provides an overview of eco-friendly and financially sustainable products. It defines key concepts, outlines major product categories, and introduces practical frameworks for responsible comparison. The aim is to support a clearer understanding and long-term reference by presenting sustainability as contextual, measurable considerations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the card bodies of the TIMBERCARDs biodegradable?

Yes, because the card bodies are made of wood and paper bonded with a bio-adhesive. The TIMBERCARDs are therefore completely biodegradable, except of the antenna, the chip and – if present – the printing ink and the magnetic stripe.

Wouldn't it be better to leave the trees in the forest instead of turning them into wooden cards?

No, because forests from which wood is regularly removed through sustainable timber harvesting achieve higher volume growth rates per year and finally store more CO2.

In addition, the forests in our regions fulfill three main functions that are mutually dependent. Sustainable use of wood and regular care lead to

income for the forest owners
preservation of the protective and recreational function
stabilization of the forest ecosystem.

Very important in everything: The wood must come from certified and sustainably managed forests.

Is the surface of the TIMBERCARD treated?

No, the surface is untreated and uncoated. It is a pure wooden surface that is absolutely smooth and closed-pored thanks to our patented modification process – without any chemicals or plastics.