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Xlear Moves to Environmentally Friendly Four-Day Work Week
Company Adopts Shorter Work Week in Response to Rising Fuel and Energy Prices
| Source: Xlear, Inc.
OREM, UT--(Marketwire - July 23, 2008) - 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.