Green…it’s more than just a color, it’s a concentrated effort from On Hold Inc to help do our part!
Here’s how:
1) We offer message on hold equipment in which audio productions can be managed via the Internet. Our entire line up of digital message on hold players all use this efficient technology. Clients managing multiple locations means that with this type of message on hold equipment there’s no driving from location to location to maintain and update messaging.
2) Internet delivery of music on hold files, means one less item that requires a product being shipped.
3) Cassette and CD packaging can be eliminated, saving paper and plastic.
4) CDs are petroleum-based products. Eco Facts – It takes an estimated 300 cubic feet of natural gas, two cups of crude oil and 24 gallons of water to make a pound of plastic, which is enough for 30 CDs. Back Thru The Future, a New Jersey-based company that recycles electronic devices estimates that it will take over 1 million years for a CD to completely decompose in a landfill.
5) On Hold has been paperless for the past 5 years even before being green was the “in-thing”. With Message Xpress, our complete on-line message management system, client’s view and edit scripts on-line as well as audition voice talents and background musics, and even download new on hold productions all on-line.
6) Our digital on hold players do not use batteries. On Hold Inc recommends the use of a professional music on hold player, rather than an “i-pod” type player that utilizes a battery. We definitely discourage the use of all types of batteries.
7) According to AutoMPG.org points out that digital music on hold messaging players use about 1/50th the energy of a standard light bulb. That’s efficient.
8) Many businesses are doing there part too. If you doing important things to help preserve precious natural resources and reduce our carbon footprint, then there’s no better time let your customers know than by using available “on-hold” time to talk about the ways your company is environmentally sensitive–an issue that is increasingly influencing buying decisions.
Contact On Hold Inc for help with a message on hold equipment and custom music on hold and messages.