Make a Difference on Earth Day: It's Time to Throw in the Towel


Massachusetts-based company, Excel Dryer, encourages global participation and project registration for Green Apple Day of Service scheduled for September 28, 2013



East Longmeadow, MA – Excel Dryer, Inc., manufacturer of the high-speed, energy-efficient XLERATOR® hand dryer, encourages participation in this year's Green Apple Day of Service, a program organized by the Center for Green Schools at the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). Green Apple is a global movement to put all children in schools where they have clean and healthy air to breathe, where energy and resources are conserved and where they can be inspired to dream of a brighter future. The Green Apple Day of Service is Green Apple's flagship event, which will take place on September, 28.



Excel Dryer encourages groups and individuals to take action this Earth Day, Monday, April 22, 2013 by registering a project on the Green Apple website. Join Green Apple and Excel Dryer for the day of service and learn more on social media by following the @XLERATORHD and @mygreenschools Twitter handles. Contribute to the conversation on Twitter by using the following hash tags: #EarthDay, #GreenApple, #ExcelDryer, #GreenApplePartner and #ThrowInTheTowel.



"As all facilities are now looking for green and cost saving initiatives, installing XLERATOR® hand dryers accomplishes both," said Excel Dryer Vice President of Marketing and Key Accounts, William Gagnon. "We are proud of our partnership with Green Apple, and hope that the national day of service encourages people to make a difference and throw in the towel."



XLERATOR® is the original, patented high-speed energy efficient hand dryer that dries hands completely in 10 – 15 seconds, three times faster than conventional dryers, while using 80% less energy. XLERATOR® hand dryers represent a 95% cost savings over paper towels and eliminates their maintenance and waste while creating a more hygienic restroom environment. In addition, XLERATOR® is GreenSpec® listed and helps qualify for several LEED® credits, making it a smart choice for the restroom by saving time, money and the environment.



As part of its collaboration with Green Apple, Excel Dryer has designed a Green Apple XLERATOR® (XL-SI-1.1) custom cover hand dryer. The Green Apple XLERATOR® features the new Certified HEPA Filtration System making it the most hygienic, sustainable and cost effective way to dry students' hands. It is also available with many other XLERATOR® accessories including a noise reduction nozzle, antimicrobial wall guards and the XChanger® paper towel dispenser retrofit kit. A portion of the proceeds from each Green Apple XLERATOR® sold will be donated to Center for Green Schools' programs, which are aimed at transforming schools into sustainable places to learn and play.



About XLERATOR® 



XLERATOR® is the original, patented high-speed energy efficient hand dryer. XLERATOR® completely dries hands 3 times faster (in 10-15 seconds) and uses 80% less energy than conventional hand dryers. XLERATOR® represents a 95% cost savings when compared to paper towels, eliminates their maintenance and waste, while creating a more hygienic restroom environment. XLERATOR is the only dryer that is Made in USA Certified®, the first to be GreenSpec Listed and qualifies for several LEED Credits. A peer reviewed (per ISO 14040 standards) Life Cycle Assessment of XLERATOR® confirmed it reduces the carbon footprint of hand drying by 50-70% when compared to both traditional hand dryers and even 100% recycled paper towels. XLERATOR is now available with a full line of accessories featuring the only certified HEPA filtration system with a washable pre-filter for reliable performance and a longer life span, antimicrobial wall guards and the XChanger® paper towel dispenser retrofit kit. XLERATOR helps commercial facilities save time, money and the environment.


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