1-800-FLOWERS.COM®
Launches Program to Recycle Used Computer Equipment and Invites Local
Communities to Participate in Drive
CARLE PLACE, N.Y. (Business Wire EON) May 2, 2008 --
Following Earth Day, the environment remains on the forefront of many
people’s minds. However, often overlooked is
the importance of properly disposing old computer equipment and other
electronic components.
1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc., the world’s leading
florist and a multi-channel retailer of thoughtful gifts for all
occasions, has partnered with e-Scrap Destruction, an “e-waste”
management and recycling company, to help alleviate the burden that
discarded computer equipment is placing on the environment. Working with
e-Scrap Destruction, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM has initiated a computer
equipment recycling program at its Long Island headquarters and is
planning to roll out the program to all its brands and businesses
throughout the country.
In addition, on June 4, 2008, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM will conduct a recycling
drive at the Company’s retail store located at
One Old Country Road in Carle Place, New York. Electronic waste
recycling experts from e-Scrap Destruction will be onsite at the event
to administer the collection of equipment.
People from the surrounding community and throughout Long Island and
beyond are urged to visit the 1-800-FLOWERS.COM store in Carle Place
from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm EDT on that day and drop off their old and
broken personal computers, monitors and keyboards as well as other
electronic devices such as DVD players and VCRs. Upon submitting their
used equipment for recycling, they will receive a 15% discount toward a
purchase from 1-800-FLOWERS.COM. The discount can be utilized at any of
the Company’s retail store locations, or by
visiting www.1800flowers.com,
or by calling 1-800-356-9377.
According to governmental estimates, approximately 2,630,000 tons of
electronic waste is generated each year, consisting of used computer
monitors, circuit boards and other such e-waste. More than 87% of
this e-waste ends up in landfills or incinerators. Electronic waste
contains significant levels of toxic substances including lead, mercury,
cadmium and beryllium. When discarded into landfills, these substances
can contaminate soil and groundwater.
“Protecting and preserving the environment is
a vital responsibility shared by every business and by every private
citizen,” said Chris McCann, President of
1-800-FLOWERS.COM. “Our Company is proud to
be taking an active initiative, incorporating e-waste recycling into our
own business practices as well as reaching out to the community and
inviting people to join us at our store in Carle Place on June 4, 2008
to submit their used computer equipment and other electronic components
for recycling.”
All used computer equipment and other electronic devices received during
the community event will be recycled by e-Scrap Destruction. In addition
to the environmental benefits, e-Scrap Destruction takes steps to ensure
that the security and sensitivity of electronic data are protected. All
material collected is completely shredded before being recycled.
About 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc.
1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. is the world’s
leading florist and a provider of specialty gifts for all occasions. For
more than 30 years, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. has been providing customers
with fresh flowers and the finest selection of plants, gift baskets,
gourmet foods, confections and plush stuffed animals perfect for every
occasion. 1-800-FLOWERS.COM®
(1-800-356-9377 or www.1800flowers.com),
named one of the top 50 online retailers by Internet Retailer and
the recipient of ICMI’s 2006 Global Call
Center of the Year Award, offers the best of both worlds: exquisite,
florist-designed arrangements individually created by some of the nation’s
top floral artists and hand-delivered the same day, and spectacular
flowers shipped overnight “Fresh From Our
Growerssm.” As
always, 100% satisfaction and freshness are guaranteed.
The 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. collection of brands also includes Gourmet
Gifts such as popcorn and specialty treats from The Popcorn Factory®
(1-800-541-2676 or www.thepopcornfactory.com);
exceptional cookies and baked gifts from Cheryl&Co.®
(1-800-443-8124 or www.cherylandco.com);
premium chocolates and confections from Fannie May Confections Brands®
(www.fanniemay.com and www.harrylondon.com);
gourmet foods from Greatfood.com® (www.greatfood.com);
wine gifts from Ambrosia® (www.ambrosia.com);
gift baskets from 1-800-BASKETS.COM® (www.1800baskets.com)
as well as Home Decor and Children’s Gifts
from Plow & Hearth® (1-800-627-1712 or www.plowandhearth.com),
Wind & Weather® (www.windandweather.com),
HearthSong® (www.hearthsong.com)
and Magic Cabin® (www.magiccabin.com);
and the BloomNet® (www.mybloomnet.net)
international floral wire service provides quality products and diverse
services to a select network of professional florists.
1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select
Market under ticker symbol FLWS.
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