What kills 100 million trees a year, uses 28 billion gallons of water, and weighs about 70 pounds?
That's right, ladies and gentlemen, those useless flyers, magazines, and pamphlets you get alongside your bills and magazine subscriptions every month are taking a serious toll on the earth.
According to the Center for a New American Dream, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting responsible consumerism, the average American receives 11 pieces of unsolicited junk mail each week (they obviously weren't averaging in the amount I get each week). Regardless it's time to step up and take your name off the list ... you'll be saving yourself and the environment.
All it takes is a few minutes of your time.
Just follow these steps from The Wvb:
De-list your name. Most senders of unsolicited junk mail get your name and address from one of three sources: Abacus Catalog Alliance (catalogs), Direct Marketing Association (fliers, brochures, etc.), or the credit bureaus (credit card and insurance offers). Take the time to wipe your name from these lists.