Xlear Moves to Environmentally Friendly Four-Day Work Week
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OREM, UT, Jul 23 (MARKET WIRE) --
In an effort to be more energy efficient and environmentally friendly,
Xlear, Inc., a leading manufacturer of xylitol products, today announced
that the company is switching to a Monday through Thursday work week
effective August 4, 2008. A small staff of customer service
representatives will telecommute on Fridays to respond to customers'
immediate needs, while a small fulfillment crew will work a half-day to
manage any shipping and receiving needs.
Under the new schedule, employees will work 10-hour shifts on Monday
through Thursday. Reducing the work week by one day will help to reduce
employee gas consumption by 20 percent, while the company will be able to
reduce its energy consumption required to light, cool or heat its offices,
as well as operate equipment.
"We recognize the strain that rising energy and gas costs are having on
our company and employees, as well as the impact that our energy
consumption is having on the environment," said Blaine Yates, chief
executive officer of Xlear, Inc. "By moving to a four-day work week and
using telecommuters to support our customer service line, we can help
ease the financial burden, reduce our carbon footprint and continue to
meet the needs of our customers. We encourage our customers to join us in
our efforts by placing their orders early in the week."
Yates added, "In addition to our new work week, we are looking at a number
of new ways in which we can help our company become more 'green,' from
environmentally friendly product packaging and printing to reducing the
amount of paper-based collateral we use."
Xlear will begin notifying customers through its call center, as well as
its broker network, which supports the company's nearly 6,000 retail
customers. For more information, contact Xlear at 877-599-5327.
About Xlear, Inc.
Founded in 2000, Xlear, Inc. (pronounced "clear") is recognized as one of
the leading manufacturers of xylitol products, and one of the largest
importers of xylitol in the United States. Xlear, Inc. is committed to
providing consumers with the health benefits of xylitol by manufacturing
all-natural, health-enhancing products. Xlear, Inc. offers Xlear Nasal
Wash, an award-winning, patented saline and xylitol solution; a complete
line of dental health products under the Spry Dental Defense System
brand; XyloSweet, raw xylitol crystals used as a sugar substitute in
cooking, baking and general consumption; and Fine & Dandy Candy, a
growing line of healthy, xylitol-based candies. Xlear, Inc. is a private
company with headquarters in Orem, Utah.
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