Phasing Out Plastic Gift Cards and Its Impact on Carbon Emissions

The purpose of the report is to assess the environmental impact of different types of gift cards: traditional plastic cards with paper packaging, paper-based cards, and digital gift cards. It aims to quantify the potential environmental benefits, such as reductions in plastic and paper usage, carbon emissions, and water consumption, that can be achieved by transitioning to digital gift cards. The report also evaluates the number of trees that could be saved by opting for digital alternatives. This assessment supports the Australian government's National Plastics Strategy and contributes to a broader understanding of the environmental impacts of consumer products, encouraging the adoption of more sustainable practices.