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A big part of the sustainability model of green living boils down to prevention of excess paper products and consumer waste long before it gets to the landfill. if you see a lot of stuff cycling directly from the mailbox to the trash bin, consider some steps to take.
if there are some preferred vendors or advertisements you do want, look to get an email bulletin or newsletter.
Overwhelmed by piles of flyers, unwanted advertisements, and junk mail? Here are some strategies you can use to reduce the amount of unwanted mail piling up in your mailbox.
Catalogs & Broadcast Advertisements
The Direct Marketing Association maintains a huge mailing list to which businesses and other organizations subscribe. to dramatically reduce your junk mail, send a post card with all variations of your name to the address below, and ask to be removed from the mailing list. Pass this around the neighbor’s homes to get off neighborhood based and zip code based listings as well.
Direct Marketing Association
Mail Preference Service
P.O. Box 9008
Farmingdale, NY 11735
It is also possible to remove your name from the mailing list by completing a form online at DMAChoice.org.
Credit Card Offers
If your credit is good, many companies provide your name, address and credit history to credit card companies. To stop receiving pre-approved credit card and insurance offers, call (888) 5-OPTOUT
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