July 24, 2008 - Intelligent Global Pooling Systems (iGPS) is selling potential clients on the green benefits of its new plastic shipping pallets with a free online calculator that shows exactly how much fuel they'll save by ditching the wood pallets now widely in use.

Basing its calculations on data from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the free online tool estimates total annual reductions in shipping weight (and associated fuel costs and greenhouse gas emissions) clients would achieve using iGPS's lighter plastic pallets.

The company hopes the link between environmental benefits and cost savings will attract customers. "Eliminating unnecessary weight in the supply chain is absolutely critical," says Bob Moore CEO of iGPS. "With record high fuel costs, any measure to conserve is important."

Online calculators are becoming increasingly popular with suppliers eager to make the business case for their greener products, with Xerox and HP both fielding similar tools in the past few months.