CREDO Mobile Calls for Change with Eco-Friendly Accessories.Nation's Greenest Mobile Company Makes it Easy to Make a Difference SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden -- CREDO Mobile, the greenest mobile company in the U.S., today unveiled the availability of two new eco-friendly mobile accessories, making it even easier for socially conscious consumers to make a difference simply by using the products. The only wireless service to offer the products, the company's new Iqua Solar Bluetooth headset Headphones combined with a microphone. Used in call centers and by people in telephone-intensive jobs, headsets provide the equivalent functionality of a telephone handset with hands-free operation. Many people use headsets at the computer so they can converse and type comfortably. and the Tread phone case allow consumers to have the latest technology while driving social change with every call they make. "People should expect more from their phone company," said Laura Scher, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of CREDO, a division of Working Assets  The of this article or section may be compromised by "weasel words".You can help Wikipedia by removing weasel words. . "At CREDO we're about making sure everyday tasks like talking on your cellphone (CELLular telePHONE) The first ubiquitous wireless telephone. Originally analog, all new cellular systems are digital, which has enabled the cellphone to turn into a smartphone that has access to the Internet. yield big impact. We understand that our members want to effect change in the world but may not feel they have the tools to do so. By continuing to deliver new, easy-to-use products, we unify everyday necessities with positive social change." In addition to the environmental benefits of the mobile accessory line, CREDO Mobile takes its commitment one step further as the only mobile phone company to donate one percent of revenue--including mobile accessories, phones and calling plans--to progressive groups such as Greenpeace, Rainforest Action Network Rainforest Action Network (RAN) is an environmental organization based in San Francisco, California, USA. The organization was founded by Randy "Hurricane" Hayes in 1985. and Endangered Species endangered species, any plant or animal species whose ability to survive and reproduce has been jeopardized by human activities. In 1999 the U.S. government, in accordance with the U.S. Coalition. CREDO members can expect this "money-forward" guarantee with every call they make or product they purchase through CREDO. To date, members of CREDO Mobile and its parent company, Working Assets, have donated $60 million to these and other progressive organizations. CREDO Mobile's eco-friendly product line includes: * CREDO Iqua Solar Bluetooth headset: the first solar-powered Bluetooth headset that draws its energy from the sun. It features 200 hours standby time and up to twelve hours of talk time and is compatible with most phones, smart phones, and any other Bluetooth enabled devices. * CREDO Tread handset case: a fully functional handset case made with recycled tires that otherwise would typically be burned or added to landfills. Recycling the small amount of rubber needed to make one Tread case eliminates the emissions of 200 trillion molecules of benzo(a)pyrene, a hazardous gas that leads to cancer. * The CREDO Solio Charger CHARGER, Scotch law. He in whose favor a decree suspended is pronounced; vet a decree may be suspended before a charge is given on it. Ersk. Pr. L. Scot. 4, 3, 7. : a solar powered charger that charges cell phones, iPods, digital cameras and other devices using the sun's energy. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the Fraunhofer Institute, in just one year, one hundred thousand users charging their cell phones creates 172 lbs of CO2 - the equivalent of six million basketballs. By using the CREDO Solio Charger, consumers are reducing their carbon footprint A carbon footprint is the total amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases emitted over the full life cycle of a product or service. without compromising functionality and performance. In addition to the mobile accessory line, CREDO Mobile offers a wide variety of phones for its members including the Sanyo S1 and Katana Nihontō (日本刀:にほんとう nihontō II, and Motorola MOTO Q. Pricing and Availability: * The CREDO Iqua Bluetooth Headset retails at $99.99. * The CREDO Tread Handset Case retails at $24.95. * The CREDO Solio Charger retails at $99.95. * Products are available at www.credomobile.com. About CREDO Mobile: CREDO Mobile, formerly Working Assets Wireless, is the nation's greenest phone company that lets its users support their beliefs with their phone. "Credo," which means belief, is an outward expression of the company's progressive ideals. CREDO Mobile offers comparable service to the major mobile phone companies and more: nationwide digital coverage, helpful customer service and an extensive selection of phones, accessories and plans. For more information, visit www.credomobile.com. About Working Assets: Working Assets was established in 1985 to help busy people make a difference in the world through everyday activities like talking on the phone. Every time a customer uses one of Working Assets' donation-linked services (Mobile, Long Distance, and Credit Card), the company donates a portion of the charges to nonprofit A corporation or an association that conducts business for the benefit of the general public without shareholders and without a profit motive. Nonprofits are also called not-for-profit corporations. Nonprofit corporations are created according to state law. groups working to build a world that is more just, humane, and environmentally sustainable. To date, $60 million has been raised for progressive causes. The company also serves as a strong political force, dedicated to giving its customers the opportunity to speak out on critical public issues through its Web site and monthly phone bill. |
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