How Digital Business Cards Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
| Technology | Lets Connect (US)
Every paper business card has a carbon cost: tree pulp, ink, energy, and shipping. Digital NFC cards eliminate the entire cycle — zero emissions per share.
Both NFC and Bluetooth enable wireless data exchange, but they're built for different jobs. For business card sharing, NFC is the clear winner.
Quick Comparison
Feature | NFC | Bluetooth
Range | ~4 cm | Up to 30 meters
Pairing | None required | Multi-step pairing
Speed | Instant (tap) | Slower (scan → pair → connect)
Battery | Not needed | Required
Security | Higher (short range) | Lower (broader broadcast)
User experience | One action | Multiple steps
Why NFC Wins for Networking
- Zero friction: Tap → done. No discovery, no pairing, no "accept connection" prompts
- Inherently secure: < 4 cm range means no accidental broadcasts. Read about NFC security
- No battery: NFC cards draw power from the reader device
- Universal: Works on all modern smartphones without setup