Personal junk mail is responsible for the destruction of about 100 million U.S. trees annually. America's daily consumption of junk mail could produce enough energy to heat a quarter of a million homes.
A life of junk free mail is possible. It can be as easy as sending in a letter, a post card, an email, or making a phone call to the source. Be persistent and it may take about 3 months to see results.
Don't give personal information to telemarketers or other freebie gimmicks and ask to be removed from their list.
Don't sign-up for free vacations
or other freebie gimmicks. Every time you give your name and address out, someone collects that information because it's worth 3 to 20 cents every time they sell it. When you do provide your information, include in legible writing; "Do not rent, trade, sell or give away my name, address, or phone number."
Reuse the envelopes
You can also reuse envelopes with the glassine address window by placing a mailing label over it.
Recycle the junk mail you receive
Contact mail solicitors directly
Call mail solicitors and ask to be removed from their mailing lists. You can also reduce the amount of junk mail you receive by 75% by writing to:
Mail Preference Service
Direct Marketing Association,
11 West 42nd St
PO Box 3861
New York, NY
10163-3861
