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Why hotels are saying goodbye to plastic key cards

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Travelers are accustomed to checking into a hotel and receiving a shiny plastic keycard. Since 1978, electronic plastic keycards have become standard for hotel guests, who can access their rooms with a simple swipe or insertion. But as single-use plastic is being eliminated from properties, the plastic keycard has become an antiquated tool. For many hotels, plastic keycards don’t fit within their sustainability ethos. Read More