Call Me, We’ll Do Lunch: Greener Business Cards
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I hate using paper excessively. There’s nothing like the feel of a flipping through a magazine (I prefer to start at the back and flip through to the front… don’t ask why), but in my workspace I like to keep the post-its and scraps to a minimum. I don’t print out emails, and I try to send all of my paperwork electronically. But when it come to my business cards, I feel torn.
My first instinct was to go for the paperless business cards. Mashable posted a great article earlier this month offering eight ways to create a paperless business card. I remain a huge proponent of these, but it’s just going to take some time for it to catch on. (I suspect traditional business cards have a similar shelf-life to CDs.)
So far, I’ve just signed up for Contxts, a free service that allows you to text your “card” to others, and they can get your info by texting your username to 50500 (mine is BreatheEdit). I’m also planning on playing with the new Twitter business card app, twtBizCards — I’m a fan of the free ones.
Still, paper business cards have not gone completely by the wayside. As a WAH-er, having my name and title in print feels validating. (I really work for this company, see? I swear I’m not making it up.) So until they become obsolete, I’ve opted for cards from Greenerprinter.com. They use FSC certified 100% recycled, 50% post-consumer paper waste , cholrine-free processing, and soy-based inks. And if you aren’t lucky enough like me to have an amazing graphic design team at your disposal, they have a Design Center where you can customize one of their graphic or photo background options. Here’s one of my faves:
On top of being good for the planet, you’ll find that their prices are good for your wallet.
If you want to get in touch with me, you can always leave a comment on my blog. But if you prefer phone or email or need an address to send me presents, text BreatheEdit from your cell to 50500 to track me down. And if I run into you on the street, I just might give you one of my precious recycled cards.
