Earth Day, Version 2.0

April 20, 2011 - PRLog -- A month-long strategic focus on Earth Day and the ramifications behind it is currently being pioneered by xUmp.com, a leading internet retailer of science supplies.

Earth Day is a holiday originally founded in 1970 by then-U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson intended to  encourage awareness of and appreciation for the Earth's natural resources. It is now one of the largest civic events in the world, celebrated simultaneously by millions of people all over the world on April 22 each year. Educational events and volunteer activities are part of of celebrating Earth Day, but    xUmp.com's goal is to make environmental awareness an every-day thought.  “Every year, millions of people celebrate Earth Day, but we want to help people understand how imperative it is to make conscious decisions every day, throughout the year, to protect our natural resources,”noted Anton Skorucak, CEO of xUmp.com.

This month-long dedication by xUmp.com is being displayed in a variety of ways.  For the month of April, blogs on xUmp.com's website are specifically focusing on topics related to helping the earth, including focuses on environmental news stories, tips to recycle e-waste, and showcasing products that teach children and adults about alternative energy resources.  A decision to permanently switch to carbon-neutral shipping options, as well as free gifts such as solar-powered LED key-chains and solar desk toys being given to people placing orders on Earth Day, round out xUmp.com's  commitment to making Earth-friendly choices a strategic business decision.  

“We feel that encouraging consumers to make responsible and informed decisions about how to appreciate and help protect our natural resources is a smart, bold move for the overall vision of our company,” commented Ana Sanchez, Operations Manager of xUmp.com. “Providing free tips, news-worthy topics and cool products focusing on alternative energy sources, recycling materials and appreciating the natural world is just part of our overall commitment to green business practices.”

xUmp.com is one of the largest on-line retailers specializing in science supplies and toys, shipping to over 220,000 customers in over 100 countries worldwide each year. Consumers interested in learning more about xUmp.com can visit www.xump.com for additional information, or contact Andrea Spilsbury at 562-492-9560 ext. 112 or Ana Sanchez at 562-492-9560 ext. 113.

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xUmp.com is a leading internet retailer of scientific supplies, gifts and toys. Everything from magnets, microscopes, telescopes, science kits, gadgets, desk toys and more.