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Sustainable Loyalty Programs: The Value of Eco Cards

20 Gennaio 2026

In today’s loyalty strategies, sustainability is no longer a “nice to have”.

For brands operating in Retail, GDO, Petrol and Corporate environments, environmental responsibility has become a concrete decision-making factor — one that directly influences brand perception, customer trust and long-term loyalty.

This is where eco-friendly loyalty cards, or Eco Cards, come into play: a tangible solution that combines brand visibility, durability and reduced environmental impact, without compromising performance or security.

Why sustainability matters in loyalty programs

Consumers are increasingly attentive to how brands act — not just what they communicate.
A loyalty program built on sustainable principles sends a clear message: this brand is responsible, forward-looking and aligned with real-world values.

Eco Cards allow companies to:

  • reduce the environmental footprint of physical loyalty tools
  • maintain a tangible, high-perceived-value card experience
  • align loyalty initiatives with ESG and CSR strategies

For large-scale programs, sustainability also becomes an operational and reputational asset.

What are Eco-friendly loyalty Cards?

Eco Cards are physical loyalty cards produced using environmentally responsible materials and processes, designed to minimize waste and emissions while ensuring the same technical reliability as traditional PVC cards.

Depending on project requirements, Eco Cards can be made with:

  • recycled or recyclable materials
  • alternative substrates with reduced plastic content
  • optimized production processes that limit waste and energy consumption

The result is a durable, high-quality card that supports sustainability goals without sacrificing usability or lifespan.

Cards and brand perception

A loyalty card is a daily touchpoint.
Every time it is used — at checkout, at the POS, or within a loyalty ecosystem — it reinforces brand identity.

Choosing eco-friendly cards strengthens:

  • brand credibility and transparency
  • customer trust and emotional connection
  • consistency between corporate values and real actions

Sustainability, when embedded in physical tools, becomes visible, measurable and authentic.

Industrial sustainability: AMA Group’s approach

At AMA Group, sustainability is not a claim — it is a production philosophy.

Our eco card solutions are developed within an industrial framework that prioritizes:

  • responsible sourcing of materials
  • controlled, low-impact production processes
  • waste reduction and recycling through certified partners
  • continuous quality control across large-scale volumes

This approach allows us to support complex loyalty programs for GDO, Retail and Petrol networks, delivering eco-friendly cards that meet industrial standards for reliability, consistency and performance.

Eco-friendly does not mean less secure

Sustainability does not compromise security.

Eco Cards developed by AMA Group are fully compatible with:

  • loyalty and authorization systems
  • secure data management processes
  • integration with POS and digital platforms

When required, they can also be combined with advanced security features, ensuring full compliance with operational and regulatory requirements.

A sustainable choice that creates long-term value

Eco-friendly loyalty cards represent a strategic investment. They reduce environmental impact, enhance brand reputation and support loyalty programs built to last.

For companies managing large card volumes and complex infrastructures, sustainability becomes a competitive advantage — not a limitation.

AMA Group supports brands in designing and producing Eco-friendly loyalty Cards at scale, combining sustainability, industrial efficiency and technological integration.

Looking to build a more sustainable loyalty program?

Our team supports Retail, GDO and Corporate clients in designing eco card solutions aligned with their brand values and operational needs. Get in touch with Us to explore your options.