Eco Friendly Lanyards

Eco friendly lanyards do the same job as conventional polyester while carrying a material story that holds up to scrutiny. Bamboo lanyards are the most widely ordered in this range: made from bamboo fibre, soft to wear, and backed by a material that regenerates in three to five years. Paper lanyards are a newer arrival made from paper pulp fibre that is fully biodegradable, suited to single-use events where the lanyard goes into a compost bin at the end of the day rather than landfill. rPET lanyards are made from recycled plastic bottles processed into polyester fibre, giving them familiar durability while diverting plastic from landfill. All three types can be screen printed in up to four colours.

A university running an annual sustainability conference orders bamboo lanyards for 600 delegates because the material matches the event theme without any stretch at all. The logo is screen printed in the university's brand colours, and when delegates take the lanyard home, it goes on the hook by the door and keeps carrying the message long after the event has ended.

Bamboo, paper, and rPET lanyards can all be screen printed with a logo in up to four spot colours along the full length of the strap.

Before You Order

Which lanyard is best for a single-use event?

Paper lanyards are the strongest choice for single-use events because they are fully biodegradable and go into a compost bin at the end. Bamboo lanyards suit events where the lanyard will be kept and worn again, since bamboo fibre holds up through repeated wear.

Which option suits a corporate sustainability brief?

Bamboo lanyards suit most corporate sustainability briefs because the material is natural, rapidly renewable, and straightforward to explain. rPET lanyards suit organisations whose focus is on diverting plastic waste and whose staff will recognise the recycled bottle origin.

Do these lanyards cost more than conventional polyester?

Bamboo and paper lanyards sit at a slightly higher price than conventional polyester, which reflects the cost of sourcing and processing the eco friendly materials. rPET lanyards are typically closest in price to conventional polyester, and for most organisations the cost difference per unit is small relative to the value of a lanyard that supports rather than contradicts a sustainability message.

What is the minimum order?

All three types start at 100 units. Regular production takes approx 2–3 weeks from artwork approval.