Polymer banknotes are more environmentally friendly than paper banknotes

 💵 Did you know that banknotes made from wood, cotton, and linen fibers can have negative environmental impacts?

🌳 They require a significant amount of natural resources and production chemicals, tear easily, and are not very resistant to environmental factors.

💸 That's why many countries are transitioning to polymer banknotes, which are made of substances like plastic and offer numerous benefits. Polymer banknotes improve security, increase durability, reduce production costs, and are more environmentally friendly. Over 45 countries currently use polymer banknotes, and this number is expected to exceed 65 by 2030.

🔗 Discover more about the advantages of polymer banknotes and their impact on daily transactions:
https://medium.com/the-environment/3-reasons-why-polymer-banknotes-are-taking-over-daily-transactions-b3871e42d557

A polymer bill (credit: Prachaya Roekdeethaweesab on Shutterstock)