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Well, this is not credit card news as far as I know. But some of you might still not know that Discover Card has an option to let you choose a biodegradable credit card. This is the American’s first biodegradable credit card. This Discover biodegradable credit card is made of biodegradable PVC, a substance that allows 99 percent of the card plastic to be safely absorbed when exposed to landfill conditions. This credit card will break down 99% in nine months to five years in soil, water, compost, or whatever microorganisms are present. Plus this card leaves no toxic effect on the environment. It might appeal you if you are aware of the environment issues that human are facing right now.

The distinct feature of this biodegradable Discover Card is the “biodegradable” symbol on the back of the card.(see figure below)

Other than the biodegradable of the plastic, there is no dramatic difference between this biodegradable Discover Card and other Discover Cards. This biodegradable Discover Card offers:

Cashback Bonus: up to 1% cashback on all purchases, 5% cashback on selected categories each quarter.

Cashback for shopping online: Use the links provided in your account (shopdiscover), you can earn up to 20% cashback when you use your Discover Card as the payment method.

If you are really curious about the environment, you can also enroll in the paperless statement option from Discover Card. In this way, you can view your credit card statement online without request for a delivery of paper statement.