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| Companies that do business in
secondary markets provide a valuable service in conserving resources. From
used cars to donated clothes and even used telecommunications equipment,
products that can re-enter the supply chain decrease landfill waste and
lessen the burden on raw materials and natural resources.
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| For over 20 years
MetrolineDirect has been repairing, refurbishing, and remanufacturing used
telecommunications and technology equipment into top quality products for
re-use in business environments. The components of even a single phone can
play an important role in the electronics life cycle. Working phones
can be refurbished, and defective phones can be repaired. These units
can then be used to fulfill demand for equipment on both current and legacy
phone sytems. |
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 Although
our business model is inherently good for the environment, we don’t stop
there. We recycle virtually all surplus material that is processed in our
facility including fibers like cardboard and paper, plastics used in
manufacturing and packaging, and metals. MetrolineDirect contracts
local companies for bulk recycling pick ups and uses SOCCRA for any
on-demand recycling needs. Our front office personnel also employ a
recycling program that includes office paper, plastics, cardboard, and
metal. By recycling our office paper, we saved 31 trees last year!
In 2005, we implemented our popular Green Box
Project which re-uses packaging materials when shipping orders. This
includes the bulk packing of products instead of individual boxing and the
re-use of materials like boxes, bubble wrap, and sealed air bags. Over 60%
of our customers now choose this option when their order is processed. |
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| We continue to explore more
efficient remanufacturing processes, better re-use of materials, and
additional routes of recycling. To date, our combined and continued
efforts have decreased our waste pick-up by 50%. |
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