Stop Junk Mail

9 Mar 2008 by Chetan Shah.

One of the easiest ways to reduce the usage of paper is to stop getting junk mails. Everyday our mailboxes are filled with all kinds of catalogues, fliers, advertisements etc. which we directly throw it away in the recycle bin. Recycling paper is at least better than just throwing in a normal garbage can but not getting these unwanted mails will be even better.

In order to stop getting junk mails. You can write to the following agencies. Within 6-8 weeks of your writing you will see a drastic reduction (close to zero) in your junk mails.

1. Direct Marketing Association

2. Abacus

3. Call 888-567-8688 to stop Credit Card offers - Look for “Remove your name from marketing lists upon request.”

4. Writing directly to the company, asking them to remove your name from their mailing list. They have to honor your request. Most of the times, companies send a business reply envelope, I have sent my removal request using that same envelope - Yes, it works

Acxiom has a good booklet which you take a gander at.

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