Comments on: Swipe Out! 10 Delightful Arts & Crafts Projects Involving Dead Metrocards http://www.infrastructurist.com/2009/06/26/how-arts-and-crafts-can-save-the-planet-10-creative-uses-for-your-dead-metrocards/ America Under Construction Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:45:42 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 By: Paula http://www.infrastructurist.com/2009/06/26/how-arts-and-crafts-can-save-the-planet-10-creative-uses-for-your-dead-metrocards/comment-page-1/#comment-11818 Paula Tue, 12 Jan 2010 01:40:27 +0000 http://www.infrastructurist.com/?p=3635#comment-11818 Does anyone know what kind of plastic these cards are made from? Does anyone know what kind of plastic these cards are made from?

]]> By: Kimberly B. http://www.infrastructurist.com/2009/06/26/how-arts-and-crafts-can-save-the-planet-10-creative-uses-for-your-dead-metrocards/comment-page-1/#comment-10007 Kimberly B. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:55:57 +0000 http://www.infrastructurist.com/?p=3635#comment-10007 Yes, the metrocards are reloadable. woo! NYC! Yes, the metrocards are reloadable. woo! NYC!

]]> By: Metrocard Recycling | OrignauxMoose http://www.infrastructurist.com/2009/06/26/how-arts-and-crafts-can-save-the-planet-10-creative-uses-for-your-dead-metrocards/comment-page-1/#comment-7821 Metrocard Recycling | OrignauxMoose Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:05:36 +0000 http://www.infrastructurist.com/?p=3635#comment-7821 [...] these things can add up. It’s amazing what a bit of creativity and a hole lot of free time can produce! [...] [...] these things can add up. It’s amazing what a bit of creativity and a hole lot of free time can produce! [...]

]]> By: Metrocard Recycling Projects – Neatorma http://www.infrastructurist.com/2009/06/26/how-arts-and-crafts-can-save-the-planet-10-creative-uses-for-your-dead-metrocards/comment-page-1/#comment-5737 Metrocard Recycling Projects – Neatorma Mon, 10 Aug 2009 19:57:38 +0000 http://www.infrastructurist.com/?p=3635#comment-5737 [...] found nine wacky things people have made out of the cards, including this lovely suit. Link -via Everlasting Blort function change_color(input, id) { var obj = document.getElementById(id); [...] [...] found nine wacky things people have made out of the cards, including this lovely suit. Link -via Everlasting Blort function change_color(input, id) { var obj = document.getElementById(id); [...]

]]> By: sam http://www.infrastructurist.com/2009/06/26/how-arts-and-crafts-can-save-the-planet-10-creative-uses-for-your-dead-metrocards/comment-page-1/#comment-4988 sam Mon, 27 Jul 2009 17:22:28 +0000 http://www.infrastructurist.com/?p=3635#comment-4988 Wow these metrocards sure can come in handy... you could even work on some <a href="http://readymade.com/projects/categories/build_it" rel="nofollow">Home Improvement</a> projects with them. Wow these metrocards sure can come in handy… you could even work on some Home Improvement projects with them.

]]> By: andy padre http://www.infrastructurist.com/2009/06/26/how-arts-and-crafts-can-save-the-planet-10-creative-uses-for-your-dead-metrocards/comment-page-1/#comment-4101 andy padre Sun, 12 Jul 2009 21:07:58 +0000 http://www.infrastructurist.com/?p=3635#comment-4101 hi there: i'm the artist responsible for some of these artworks, the B'lyn Bridge, taxi and camera. I just wanted to thank you for the great captions, they made me laugh! Andy hi there: i’m the artist responsible for some of these artworks, the B’lyn Bridge, taxi and camera. I just wanted to thank you for the great captions, they made me laugh! Andy

]]> By: Tech and Amusing Stuff » Creative ways to recycle your MetroCards http://www.infrastructurist.com/2009/06/26/how-arts-and-crafts-can-save-the-planet-10-creative-uses-for-your-dead-metrocards/comment-page-1/#comment-3783 Tech and Amusing Stuff » Creative ways to recycle your MetroCards Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:16:26 +0000 http://www.infrastructurist.com/?p=3635#comment-3783 [...] infrastructurist.com Share [...] [...] infrastructurist.com Share [...]

]]> By: Chicken Underwear http://www.infrastructurist.com/2009/06/26/how-arts-and-crafts-can-save-the-planet-10-creative-uses-for-your-dead-metrocards/comment-page-1/#comment-3499 Chicken Underwear Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:22:47 +0000 http://www.infrastructurist.com/?p=3635#comment-3499 Could I have the art projects when they are done. http://whatyourdonotknowbecauseyouarenotme.blogspot.com/2009/06/on-metocards.html I bet there is at least a ride left on one of them. Could I have the art projects when they are done.

http://whatyourdonotknowbecauseyouarenotme.blogspot.com/2009/06/on-metocards.html

I bet there is at least a ride left on one of them.

]]> By: A few non-traditional uses for a MetroCard :: Second Ave. Sagas | A New York City Subway Blog http://www.infrastructurist.com/2009/06/26/how-arts-and-crafts-can-save-the-planet-10-creative-uses-for-your-dead-metrocards/comment-page-1/#comment-3494 A few non-traditional uses for a MetroCard :: Second Ave. Sagas | A New York City Subway Blog Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:50:05 +0000 http://www.infrastructurist.com/?p=3635#comment-3494 [...] out these ubiquitous yellow and blue fare cards. Just last week, Infrastructurist took a look at 10 arts and crafts MetroCard recycling projects. Included in the list are various MetroCard-themed articles of clothing, a pimped out bicycle and [...] [...] out these ubiquitous yellow and blue fare cards. Just last week, Infrastructurist took a look at 10 arts and crafts MetroCard recycling projects. Included in the list are various MetroCard-themed articles of clothing, a pimped out bicycle and [...]

]]> By: Kayla http://www.infrastructurist.com/2009/06/26/how-arts-and-crafts-can-save-the-planet-10-creative-uses-for-your-dead-metrocards/comment-page-1/#comment-3460 Kayla Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:38:14 +0000 http://www.infrastructurist.com/?p=3635#comment-3460 Well in boston they have charlie tickets and charlie cards, the cards can be reloaded but the tickets are one- time use Well in boston they have charlie tickets and charlie cards, the cards can be reloaded but the tickets are one- time use

]]> By: joy http://www.infrastructurist.com/2009/06/26/how-arts-and-crafts-can-save-the-planet-10-creative-uses-for-your-dead-metrocards/comment-page-1/#comment-3452 joy Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:31:14 +0000 http://www.infrastructurist.com/?p=3635#comment-3452 Great ideas! Tell me - is there some sort of MC repository for old cards? I have a stack of them that I'd love to get rid of, but only if they're going to a good home... Great ideas! Tell me - is there some sort of MC repository for old cards? I have a stack of them that I’d love to get rid of, but only if they’re going to a good home…

]]> By: Melissa of {craftgasm} http://www.infrastructurist.com/2009/06/26/how-arts-and-crafts-can-save-the-planet-10-creative-uses-for-your-dead-metrocards/comment-page-1/#comment-3451 Melissa of {craftgasm} Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:23:15 +0000 http://www.infrastructurist.com/?p=3635#comment-3451 I've seen a few dozen of these attached together with jump rings and used as a drum lampshade. It looked pretty badass. A quick search on Etsy brings up a few new reuses, too: http://tr.im/qdaO I’ve seen a few dozen of these attached together with jump rings and used as a drum lampshade. It looked pretty badass. A quick search on Etsy brings up a few new reuses, too: http://tr.im/qdaO

]]> By: admin http://www.infrastructurist.com/2009/06/26/how-arts-and-crafts-can-save-the-planet-10-creative-uses-for-your-dead-metrocards/comment-page-1/#comment-3448 admin Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:47:16 +0000 http://www.infrastructurist.com/?p=3635#comment-3448 Unlimited Pass cards aren't fully reusable. (Certainly at some machines they aren't.) -Jebediah Unlimited Pass cards aren’t fully reusable. (Certainly at some machines they aren’t.)

-Jebediah

]]> By: Josh http://www.infrastructurist.com/2009/06/26/how-arts-and-crafts-can-save-the-planet-10-creative-uses-for-your-dead-metrocards/comment-page-1/#comment-3447 Josh Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:45:26 +0000 http://www.infrastructurist.com/?p=3635#comment-3447 The cards aren't as nice as the reusable ones I've seen in DC. It might be because of the swiping action in NYC compared to the DC's insertion method. I've found whilst reusing a monthly NYC card that at the end of the 2nd month, the turnstile won't read it so well because of wear and tear on the thin plastic. The cards aren’t as nice as the reusable ones I’ve seen in DC. It might be because of the swiping action in NYC compared to the DC’s insertion method. I’ve found whilst reusing a monthly NYC card that at the end of the 2nd month, the turnstile won’t read it so well because of wear and tear on the thin plastic.

]]> By: Gail http://www.infrastructurist.com/2009/06/26/how-arts-and-crafts-can-save-the-planet-10-creative-uses-for-your-dead-metrocards/comment-page-1/#comment-3444 Gail Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:09:36 +0000 http://www.infrastructurist.com/?p=3635#comment-3444 @ Walt - yes the cards are (in theory) reloadable but since re-use is not at all advertised or encouraged in any way, nobody ever does it. I'm not sure why re-use isn't at least partially advocated by the MTA as it would surely reduce waste and expense. @ Walt - yes the cards are (in theory) reloadable but since re-use is not at all advertised or encouraged in any way, nobody ever does it. I’m not sure why re-use isn’t at least partially advocated by the MTA as it would surely reduce waste and expense.

]]> By: Top Wall Mounted Wine Rack Guide! | Entertaining Tonight http://www.infrastructurist.com/2009/06/26/how-arts-and-crafts-can-save-the-planet-10-creative-uses-for-your-dead-metrocards/comment-page-1/#comment-3429 Top Wall Mounted Wine Rack Guide! | Entertaining Tonight Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:42:17 +0000 http://www.infrastructurist.com/?p=3635#comment-3429 [...] Arts and Crafts Can Save the Planet: 10 Creative Uses for Your … [...] [...] Arts and Crafts Can Save the Planet: 10 Creative Uses for Your … [...]

]]> By: Personlized Dolls http://www.infrastructurist.com/2009/06/26/how-arts-and-crafts-can-save-the-planet-10-creative-uses-for-your-dead-metrocards/comment-page-1/#comment-3426 Personlized Dolls Mon, 29 Jun 2009 03:57:23 +0000 http://www.infrastructurist.com/?p=3635#comment-3426 Wow these are great, unique ideas! Are the cards really not re-loadable? I bet you can create a metro-card pouch out of it :) Wow these are great, unique ideas! Are the cards really not re-loadable? I bet you can create a metro-card pouch out of it :)

]]> By: Walt http://www.infrastructurist.com/2009/06/26/how-arts-and-crafts-can-save-the-planet-10-creative-uses-for-your-dead-metrocards/comment-page-1/#comment-3404 Walt Sun, 28 Jun 2009 13:55:30 +0000 http://www.infrastructurist.com/?p=3635#comment-3404 I guess these cards are not re-loadable? The Washington metro lets you add value to existing cards. I guess these cards are not re-loadable? The Washington metro lets you add value to existing cards.

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