ID cards that are printed on recycled plastic are off-white in color, making them a hard sell for an industry dominated by perfect, white PVC cards. Can Recycled ID cards manufacturers catch on though?
ID News Archive for September, 2009
Recycled ID Cards Face Challenges
Wednesday, September 16th, 2009Magnetic Swipe Cards Offers New Way of Doing Laundry
Tuesday, September 15th, 2009
A magnetic swipe card system is replacing coin-laundry machines at one US university. The eSuds system allows students to use pre-loaded plastic ID cards to swipe in laundry machines as a form of payment.
Contactless Chip Card Technology Suggested to End Data Breaches
Monday, September 14th, 2009The Smart Card Alliance is suggesting contactless chip card technology should be used to eliminate payment data breaches in the U.S. Currently EMV or End-to-end encryption is used.
Native Americans Welcome Deal on ID Cards
Friday, September 11th, 2009An ID card system is being implemented so that Native Americans living in northern New York may continue to express their “free passage” rights between the U.S. and Canada. The ID cards will actually be enhanced tribal card, ensuring security.
ID Swipe Card System Implemented at Penn State
Thursday, September 10th, 2009ID swipe cards are being implemented at Penn State University to ensure that students gain quick and easy access to sports events at the school through an ID-based card system.
PVC Card Debate
Wednesday, September 9th, 2009PVC cards have dominated the plastic card market. They even make up 90% of all plastic cards. At about 4 cents each, PVC cards are cheap, durable and allow for easy printing. But now, experts say they’re bad for the environment. Can PVC cards be replaced?
Smartcards to Combat Unhealthiness
Tuesday, September 8th, 2009A smartcard ID system may change the way New Zealanders eat. The proposed smartcard would be pre-loaded weekly with money and swiped on certain healthy food items for a discount. Customers would simply carry the smart card to grocery stores and use it when paying. The smartcard system is still being debated.
Plastic ID Card System Replaces Washington Medicaid Paper System
Friday, September 4th, 2009Plastic ID cards are being implemented by Washington state’s Medicaid system to ensure convenience for doctors and clients. The ID card system will replace paper coupons that are currently used to determine monthly eligibility for the service. The new ID service card will be mailed once and kept my clients.
Plastic ID Card Protects Hip Replacement Patients from Beeping
Tuesday, September 1st, 2009A plastic ID card in England is helping hip replacement patients cope with the beeping they experience when passing through metal detectors.
