Monadnock Paper Mills, Inc., the oldest continuously operating paper mill in the US and an industry leader in sustainable paper solutions, is proud to announce that it has become the first paper mill to achieve Mastercard’s prestigious Card Eco-Certification (CEC). This milestone underscores Monadnock’s commitment to sustainability, innovation, and environmental transparency.
Mastercard’s CEC certification process was originally developed for plastic cards, making Monadnock’s achievement a significant industry first. Since launching its Sustainable Card Program in 2018, Mastercard has worked to transition more than 168 million plastic cards to recycled and bio-based materials—reflecting a growing push for more responsible alternatives. Since no paper-based card had been certified until now, Mastercard refined its assessment criteria—a considerable task—to account for the unique attributes of fiber-based materials.
A comprehensive Lifecycle Assessment (LCA) is central to this certification, as it evaluates a product’s environmental impact from raw material sourcing to end-of-life disposal. The CEC assessment validates Monadnock’s carbon footprint, material sourcing, production processes, and disposal considerations to ensure the highest standards of sustainability. Independent verification was conducted by TruCert, a Canadian-based auditing firm known for its expertise in environmental assessments.
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