Softchoice is proud to announce an environmental world first. Now available at www.softchoice.com, IT purchasers can access search functionality that makes it easy to identify and acquire the world’s ‘greenest’ technologies. EPEAT evaluates electronic products according to three tiers of environmental performance: Bronze, Silver and Gold. Each EPEAT- registered computer, laptop or monitor complies with 23 mandatory environmental performance criteria to attain Bronze (entry-level) registration. Meeting differing levels of an additional 28 optional criteria qualify products at the higher Silver and Gold levels. Key benchmarks include the elimination of environmentally sensitive materials in the manufacturing process, product longevity, end of life management, and energy conservation.

For full press release please visit: http://www.softchoice.com/about/press/2008/169

For more information on EPEAT please visit: www.softchoice.com/EPEAT 

The EPEAT ‘Opportunity’ Webinar

Join Softchoice and EPEAT for an informative 30 minute session exploring the great benefits of buying EPEAT-registered technology. You’ll learn all about the EPEAT selection criteria, registration process, environmental and money savings involved and also how to search for and buy EPEAT products on Softchoice.com – the world’s first website to include EPEAT criteria in product listings. We’ll also give you a sneak peak and invitation to participate in a beta program for the certification of your EPEAT purchasing. There calls are happening on Fridays at 2pm EST / 11am PST for the following dates:

• May 2nd (2pm EST / 11am PST)
• May 9th (2pm EST / 11am PST)
• May 16^th (2pm EST/11am PST)

To register for one of the three following webinars, please visit:  http://webinar.softchoiceservices.com/EPEAT