QRFunnels Offers Free Digital Business Cards for World Cleanup Day

New York City, New York, September 20, 2025 – To mark World Cleanup Day on September 20, QRFunnels, a US-based QR code marketing platform, is extending a global offer to businesses and individuals. This program encourages companies to adopt long-lasting, customizable digital profiles, accessed via QR code, in place of single-use, printed business cards.

World Cleanup Day, which is now celebrated annually on September 20 and included in the United Nations’ list of international observances, inspires individuals in over 200 nations to address the waste problem through community efforts and broader policy shifts. QRFunnels’ involvement centers on routine business practices—specifically, how professionals share contact information—and demonstrates how cumulative small decisions can lead to significant waste reduction. (Source: WorldCleanupDay.org.)

The significance of reducing paper use in business

In the United States, paper and paperboard consistently rank among the primary constituents of municipal solid waste (MSW) by mass. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reported that approximately 67.4 million tons of paper and paperboard contributed to MSW in 2018 (representing roughly 23% of that year’s total MSW), highlighting the importance of cutting down on ephemeral printed items. (Source: U.S. EPA.)

Moreover, independent, peer-reviewed life-cycle assessments (LCA) reveal that paper manufacturing contributes substantially to embedded greenhouse-gas emissions. A study analyzing 252 U.S. pulp and paper mills, weighted by production, indicated an average of approximately 942 kg CO2-equivalent per metric ton of paper, with variations based on paper type and energy used in processing. Although business cards are minor items, their environmental footprint grows considerably with the quantity produced and re-ordered. (Source: BioResources peer-reviewed study.)

Illustrative case: real estate agencies

To quantify these effects, QRFunnels offers an environmental impact calculator, which projects the yearly waste reduction achievable by organizations transitioning from paper to digital cards. For instance, a real estate agency employing 50 agents typically discards around 19,800 paper business cards each year, which roughly translates to consuming 0.8 trees, 2,972 gallons of water, and generating 99 pounds of CO2.

. The tool also transparently publishes its underlying assumptions and calculation methodology, allowing users to scrutinize or modify inputs to fit their specific circumstances. (This tool can be found at QRFunnels.com.)

“Although business cards are frequently perceived as benign, they are in fact among the most commonly discarded paper items,” stated , Founder of QRFunnels. “On World Cleanup Day, our aim is to highlight this often-overlooked environmental burden and offer enterprises a superior solution.”

Digital cards: enduring, customizable, trackable

QRFunnels’ digital business cards enable professionals to disseminate contact information, website links, portfolios, and social media profiles through QR codes or direct links. These profiles are instantly editable, versatile for multiple platforms, and integrated with analytics, giving teams insights into user engagement without needing repeated printing. For marketing departments, digital cards can additionally facilitate privacy-conscious tracking and retargeting, enabling follow-ups with individuals who have already shown interest.

“The shift from physical to digital cards represents both an environmental stride and an enhancement in operational efficiency,” further commented. “This transition lessens the need for reprinting, ensures obsolete cards aren’t thrown away, and offers teams clearer data on effective strategies.”

Participation details

• Offering: A complimentary digital business card from QRFunnels

• Period: From September 20 to September 30, 2025 (coinciding with World Cleanup Day)

• Availability: Globally (online)

• Eligibility: All businesses and professionals worldwide

• Procedure: Sign up at QRFunnels.com to secure a card

“Digital cards are more than simply environmentally conscious—they represent a more intelligent approach for contemporary business operations,” further stated. “They empower professionals to network, conduct follow-ups, and even re-engage potential clients in ways that a traditional paper card cannot.”

An Invitation to Act on World Cleanup Day

On September 20, 2025, companies ranging from small local startups to large international corporations are encouraged to acquire a complimentary digital business card via the QRFunnels platform. This offer is available globally and can be accessed with a straightforward online registration at