{"id":2894,"date":"2017-04-26T10:18:51","date_gmt":"2017-04-26T15:18:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/pressrelease\/?p=2894"},"modified":"2017-04-26T10:18:51","modified_gmt":"2017-04-26T15:18:51","slug":"exchange-invites-shoppers-to-help-save-a-tree-with-ereceipts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/pressrelease\/?p=2894","title":{"rendered":"Exchange Invites Shoppers to Help Save a Tree with eReceipts"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"DALLAS \u2013 <\/strong>According to the University of Southern Indiana, the amount of paper thrown away in the United States every year is equivalent to about 1 billion trees. Much of this waste is from paper receipts.<\/p>\n

To help reduce paper usage, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service offers shoppers the option to receive an electronic receipt instead of a printed one. Shoppers simply select \u201ceReceipt\u201d when prompted<\/a> and provide the email address to which they would like their receipt delivered.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn addition to the environmental benefits, eReceipts save the Exchange on paper costs, meaning more earnings to fund critical military Quality-of-Life programs such as Army Child Development, youth and fitness centers and Air Force Outdoor Recreation programs,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Luis Reyes, the Exchange\u2019s senior enlisted advisor. \u201cThe Exchange is happy to empower military shoppers to make a difference in their communities.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Exchange\u2019s eReceipt program has saved more than 4.4 million receipts worldwide from going into the landfill since its launch in 2013.<\/p>\n

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Help save a tree! The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is empowering shoppers to reduce paper waste by offering electronic receipts. To participate, shoppers simply select eReceipt when prompted and provide the email address to which they would like their receipt delivered. Since 2013, the Exchange\u2019s eReceipt program has saved more than 4.4 million receipts worldwide from going into the landfill.<\/p>\n

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The Army & Air Force Exchange Service goes where Soldiers, Airmen and their families go to improve the quality of their lives through goods and services provided. Exchange earnings provide dividends to support military morale, welfare and recreation programs. The Exchange is part of the Department of Defense and is directed by a Board of Directors, responsible to the Secretaries of the Army and Air Force through the Chiefs of Staff. To find out more about the Exchange history and mission or to view recent press releases please visit our Web site at http:\/\/www.shopmyexchange.com<\/a> or follow us on Twitter at https:\/\/twitter.com\/ExchangePAO<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Conner Hammett, 214-312-2714 or hammettc@aafes.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Follow the Exchange:
\nFacebook:\u00a0 www.facebook.com\/shopmyexchange
\n<\/a>Twitter:\u00a0 https:\/\/twitter.com\/shopmyexchange
\n<\/a>Instagram: @shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n\t

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