While science education standards are growing more stringent, science budgets are shrinking nationwide, and teachers are being forced to do more with less. Science Kit has implemented a No Hazmat Policy to bring some relief to science teachers.
(PRWEB) December 25, 2004 -- In an effort to attract the attention of science teachers all over the nation, Science Kit recently announced that they would absorb all hazardous shipping surcharges on chemical shipments to schools. Science Kit Spokesperson Katie M. Philipps says, Why should teachers spend their valuable budget dollars on shipping surcharges? Our aim is to help teachers spend budget money on products that will add value to their classroom and enhance the lessons and labs they plan so carefully." The savings for teachers can really add up.
Chemicals deemed hazardous by the Department of Transportation and package carriers such as UPS and FedEx are subject to shipping surcharges of $20 per box. Due to reactivity concerns, each chemical a teacher orders must be shipped in its own box, meaning fees in excess of $80 or $100 per order to re-stock a typical chemistry lab. With the new policy adopted by Science Kit, teachers can use that money for additional supplies, relief that is much welcomed in these times of tight budgets.
For more information on Science Kits No Hazmat Charges policy and to see their selection of chemicals and chemistry kits, visit ScienceKit.com (http://sciencekit.com/default.asp?sid=prweb7nohaz).
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