Caitlin Chock | Tuesday 3rd November 2009
After going to my mailbox to collect my mail after a few days away, I am always surprised at just how much junk gets crammed into that little box. If it isn't those annoying reminders from magazine companies alerting to me that if I act NOW I can save up to 50% off the newsstand price, its credit cards that I'm instantly approved for, or catalogs I have no idea where they got my address. (No, I am not a 60 year old male with prostate problems, thank you very much.) Buried among that mess are the bank statements, bills, and a few super market circulars. Yes, it seems that the majority of what gets sent through the post now-a-days is junk. Thinking just how much paper and waste is generated from all that mail does not do well to support a greener product consumption.
So how can we rid ourselves of the mountains of junk mail? There is a way to unburden yourself from all those unwanted deliveries, but it will take some effort on your part and a bit of persistence, as those advertisers desperately want your business. (Economic times are tough for everyone!) But don't let that dissuade you from doing the right thing. First, before recycling all that paper, (I know you would never just toss it in the trash! :) ) take a moment to
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