Not all namecards are recyclable.

If it tears, you can recycle it as paper. If it has a plastic layer, it is not recyclable.

Scrap namecard recycling in Singapore
Though majority of namecards are made of paper,
not all of them are recyclable.
Scrap namecard recycling recyclable in Singapore
Namecards with a plastic layer when torn is not recyclable.
Scrap namecard recycling recyclable in Singapore
Namecards without a plastic layer when torn is recyclable.
You can see the paper fibres for this.

Namecards today are made of many different materials, matte/glossy laminates, or frosted plastic.

  • Namecards made purely of paper – Recyclable
  • Namecards with laminates (Usually smoother looking) – Not recyclable

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