L-com remains committed to protecting the environment

L-com Environmental Management Program

Being environmentally responsible ensures more resources and a better world for all of us. We are constantly improving our products, packaging and work environment to be more green friendly. Our goal is to raise awareness and leave behind a legacy our employees can be proud of.

Here is a growing list of our commitments:

For more information on RoHS, WEEE and the subsequent secondary legislation, including FAQ's, visit http://europa.eu.int/comm/environment/waste/weee_index.htm.

Here are some steps you can take to help protect the environment:

• Use Compact Fluorescent Bulbs
  Replace 3 frequently used light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs.

• Inflate Your Tires
  Keep the tires on your car adequately inflated. Check them monthly.

• Change Your Air Filter
  Check your car's air filter monthly.

• Fill the Dishwasher
  Run your dishwasher only with a full load.

• Use Recycled Paper
  Make sure your printer paper is 100% post consumer recycled paper.

• Adjust Your Thermostat
  Move your heater thermostat down two degrees in winter and up two degrees in the summer.

• Check Your Waterheater
  Keep your water heater thermostat no higher than 120°F.

• Change the AC Filter
  Clean or replace dirty air conditioner filters as recommended.

• Take Shorter Showers
  Showers account for 2/3 of all water heating costs.

• Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
  Using less water in the shower means less energy to heat the water.

• Buy Products Locally
  Buy locally and reduce the amount of energy required to drive your products to your store.

• Buy Energy Certificates
  Help spur the renewable energy market and cut global warming pollution by buying wind certificates and green tags.

• Buy Minimally Packaged Goods
  Less packaging could reduce your garbage by about 10%.

• Buy a Hybrid Car
  The average driver could save 16,000 lbs. of CO2 and $3,750 per year driving a hybrid.

• Buy a Fuel Efficient Car
  Getting a few extra miles per gallon makes a big difference.

• Carpool When You Can
  Own a big vehicle? Carpooling with friends and co-workers saves fuel.

• Don't Idle in Your Car
  Idling wastes money and gas, and generates pollution and global warming causing emissions. Except when in traffic, turn your engine off if you must wait for more than 30 seconds.

• Reduce Garbage
  Buy products with less packaging and recycle paper, plastic and glass.

• Plant a Tree
  Trees suck up carbon dioxide and make clean air for us to breathe.

• Insulate Your Water Heater
  Keeping your water heater insulated could save 1,000 lbs. of carbon dioxide and $40 per year.

• Replace Old Appliances
  Inefficient appliances waste energy.

• Weatherize Your Home
  Caulk and weather strip your doorways and windows.

• Use a Push Mower
  Use your muscles instead of fossil fuels and get some exercise.

• Unplug Un-Used Electronics
  Even when electronic devices are turned off, they use energy.

• Put on a Sweater
  Instead of turning up the heat in your home, wear more clothes.

• Insulate Your Home
  Make sure your walls and ceilings are insulated.

• Air Dry Your Clothes
  Line-dry your clothes in the spring and summer instead of using the dryer.

• Switch to a Tankless Water Heater
  Your water will be heated as you use it rather than keeping a tank of hot water.

• Switch to Double Pane Windows
  Double pane windows keep more heat inside your home so you use less energy.

• Buy Organic Food
  The chemicals used in modern agriculture pollute the water supply, and require energy to produce.

• Bring Cloth Bags to the Market
  Using your own cloth bag instead of plastic or paper bags reduces waste and requires no additional energy.

• Turn off Your Computer
  Shut off your computer when not in use, and save 200 lbs of C02. Conserve energy by using your computer's "sleep mode" instead of a screensaver.