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Sustainable Gifting This Plastic Free July with Card.Gift

We've all been there—the uncomfortable moment of receiving an unwanted, unliked, and unnecessary gift. It's awkward for both the giver and the recipient, despite our best efforts to hide our true feelings. Sure, there are sustainable ways to dispose of such items, like regifting or donating, which is commendable. But why not take a step further and minimise the occurrence of unwanted gifts and the waste that comes with them?

Why sustainable gift giving is important.

Sustainable gifting is an essential practice, especially now more than ever before, in order to protect our planet and its resources. By embracing sustainable gifting, you are contributing to the reduction in waste and supporting fair trade practices.

The quality of sustainable gifting goes beyond the physical attributes of the gift itself, by choosing to opt in for sustainable gifting options, you're not only showing thoughtfulness and intentionality but also taking a step further to a more eco-friendly society.

How is Card.Gift Sustainable?

Card.Gift offers sustainable solutions. Our range includes digital gift cards such as the Green Mastercard Gift Card and Digital Visa Gift Card, completely plastic-free and conveniently delivered straight to your mobile phone. These cards can be used wherever prepaid Mastercard or Visa is accepted.

Alternatively, we also offer eco-friendly physical cards. We partner with Eden Reforestation Projects to plant a tree for every physical gift card sold. This wonderful non-profit organisation employs people in local communities in Madagascar, Mozambique, Kenya and Ethiopia to plant millions of trees every year. With this consistent income, villagers are able to provide for their families again – all while reducing the destructive effect of deforestation in the process

But why should you consider purchasing these gift cards?

Well, by giving someone any of the aforementioned cards, you're giving them the gift of choice. They can spend it anywhere that accepts prepaid Mastercard, Visa, and eftpos. No need to stress about whether they'll like it or not, because the possibilities are endless! Plus, they have a generous 3-year period to decide how they'd like to treat themselves.

So, what are you waiting for? Give your loved ones the ultimate gift—choice. With Card.Gift, you can gift with confidence, knowing that they'll receive something they can truly use and enjoy. It's time to make gifting stress-free and sustainable.

Check out our range of digital gift card options here.

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