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Printed wooden RFID key cards

Plastic-Free Keys

The same tap at the door. Far less plastic in the bin.

The short answer

Band and Key's eco-friendly hotel key cards come in layered paper board, real wood veneer, and recycled or bio-based plastics, and resorts can add wristbands with a wooden tag. The chip inside is the same, so your locks and encoders work as before, and we tell you exactly what each option is made from.

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What we need from you

  • The make and model of your door locks, or a key card you use today
  • Which materials you are considering, and what you plan to tell guests
  • Number of rooms, and how many cards you use a year
  • Your logo or full artwork
Typical order
Minimums vary by product, and we confirm yours in the quote.
Lead time
Most orders take 4 to 8 weeks from artwork approval; wooden cards take longer. Your quote gives you a firm date.

Wood, paper and recycled key cards that cut single-use plastic without changing how your locks work.

Most key cards are thrown away or left in rooms. Switching to wood, paper or recycled materials is one of the easiest visible steps a property can take on plastic, because guests see and handle the result.

The chip inside is the same, so your locks and encoders work exactly as before. We will tell you precisely what each option is made from and how it should be disposed of, so what you tell guests is accurate.

What we handle

Taken off your plate.

  • 01

    Real wood

    Bamboo, cherry, maple and walnut cards, engraved or printed.

  • 02

    Paper

    Layered paper cards that can be recycled once the chip is removed.

  • 03

    Recycled plastics

    Recycled PVC and PET-G that print and handle like standard cards.

  • 04

    Accurate claims

    Clear material and end-of-life information for your guest messaging.

Materials compared

Eco-friendly hotel key card and wristband materials

  • Paper

    What it is
    Laminated layers of paper board around the chip, in kraft or white
    End of life
    Can go into paper recycling once the chip is removed
    Products
    Paper Key Cards

  • Wood

    What it is
    Thin bamboo, cherry, maple, walnut or basswood veneer, laser-engraved or printed
    End of life
    Ask us
    Products
    Wooden RFID Key Cards

  • Recycled and bio-based plastic

    What it is
    Recycled PVC, PET-G or bio-based PVC that prints, encodes and handles like standard PVC
    End of life
    Ask us; we confirm what each option is made from
    Products
    Recycled & Bio-Based Key Cards

  • Wooden tag on a recycled band

    What it is
    Recycled polyester (rPET) strap with a bamboo or birch tag in place of a PVC card
    End of life
    Ask us
    Products
    Eco Wristbands with Wooden Tag

Every option carries the same kind of chip as a standard key card, matched to your door locks, so nothing changes at the encoder. Our guide on whether hotel key cards can be recycled covers disposal in more detail.

Questions buyers ask

  • Are paper key cards recyclable?

    Yes, once the chip is removed. Our paper key cards are made from laminated layers of paper board around the chip, so the card can go into paper recycling after the chip comes out. We do not claim more than that. Our guide on whether hotel key cards can be recycled covers every material.

  • Will eco-friendly key cards work with my locks?

    Yes. Paper, wooden and recycled cards carry the same chip as a standard key card, matched to your lock system, so your locks and encoder work exactly as before. Tell us the make and model and we confirm the chip before printing. Our guide to MIFARE Classic vs Ultralight explains the common hotel chips.

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