The San Francisco Public Library (which I’ve actually visited before) has launched a new ecocard.  The newer, greener card is made from biodegradeable corn, as opposed to less-environmentally-friendly plastic.

From the blog EcoSalon:

Check out the new ecocard. It’s a true-blue alternative that might catch on in other cities if it proves to hold up to wear and tear. The card idea isn’t as corny as a baseball field of dreams, but I do believe if libraries bill it as the wave of the future, the rewards will come.

“Just like the issue of plastic water bottles, San Francisco is once again leading the way on alternatives to use of plastic,” explains Mayor Gavin Newsom. “By piloting a program to use biodegradable material for library cards, our Public Library is showing that real alternatives to the use of plastic exist.”

Discovered via Maria at Demeter’s Garden.