Sustainable identity
Grégory Magnasco explores the environmental challenge of polycarbonate and recycled plastics in identity documents
As the ecological transition becomes a global priority, the identity document industry is also called upon to rethink its practices. Long focused on security, physical durability and technological innovation, the industry is now evaluating a new performance pillar: its environmental footprint.Traditionally, identity cards, passports and other secure credentials are made from virgin synthetic materials selected for their robustness and capacity to integrate advanced security features. Polycarbonate has become the material of choice thanks to its longevity, tamper . . .
