There is no doubt you've heard the phrase "going green," but what does that mean for your business and how can you implement environmentally responsible business practices? There are a number of important reasons to "go green" and Cross offers solutions that will enable you to achieve your green objectives.

Cross Green Solutions Include:
Cross Refurb Program
According to the EPA an estimated 2.3 million tons of e-waste ends up in landfills or incinerators each year. That's over 87% of the total e-waste produced in one year*! Through the Cross Recycle and Refurb Programs, Cross helps customers dispose of their unused systems and equipment in an environmentally safe way.

With the Cross refurb program, we assess your equipment and/or systems and if they can be used for refurb purposes we offer you fair market value. Our trained refurb specialists make any necessary repairs to the equipment and prepare them for resale - an environmentally friendly form of commerce and a great way for you to earn cash for equipment and/or systems you no longer use.

Cross Recycling Program
Do you have equipment you no longer use but not sure how to recycle it properly? Cross will take your equipment and/or systems to an authorized recycling facility or help you locate one in your area - saving you time and energy, while ensuring your equipment is disposed of properly.

Environmentally Friendly Products
Did you know that if a telecommuter, with a one-way commute of 22 miles worked from home five days per week then gasoline consumption would drop by 320 gallons and up to six tons of CO2 would be eliminated per year? The worker would also save an amount of energy equivalent to roughly 4,000 - 6,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity, which is equivalent to the electricity consumed by an average household in four to six months.**

As more businesses move toward a telecommuting workforce, Avaya Intelligent Communications solutions can help businesses set up telecommuting agent programs and contribute to a greener environment.

In addition to telecommuting solutions Avaya offers a variety of energy efficient products, including the Avaya IP deskphones that are designed to perform using the least amount of power possible - giving you another green solution to meet your objectives.

Let Cross Help You Meet Your Green Objectives
From properly recycling your unused equipment to implementing energy efficient and earth friendly products and business processes, Cross experts can help you choose the best options to meet the green objectives of your business. The future of business is moving toward a greener model that is agile, networked and virtual. Do you have the communication solutions to move your business forward in this rapidly evolving business model? Contact Cross today to learn more.

To learn more about the Cross Refurb and Recycling Programs
call 866.983.3500 ext. 3578

To learn more about available green products
contact Cross at 866. 983.3500

* US EPA, Municipal Solid Waste in the United States, 2005 Facts and Figures, October 2006
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