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Wouldn’t you just once like to get one of those envelopes for a credit card in the mail that says, “You’ve been PRE-DENIED for our credit card!” And then they’d quit sending them? 

Well, that’s not going to happen. But, you can stop paper clutter from even getting into your mail box — save trees, landfills, your mind… GET OFF MAIL AND CALL LISTS! 

Stop the Junk Mail!
It’s easy to do and the impact is huge!

More than 100 million trees’ worth of bulk mail arrive in American mail boxes each year– that’s the equivalent of deforesting the entire Rocky Mountain National Park every four months. (New American Dream calculation from Conservatree and U.S. Forest Service statistics)

It takes less than 30 minutes, and you will be able to save 41 pounds of junk mail a year. Doesn’t sound like much time when you consider the average adult will spend 8 months per lifetime opening bulk mail. (Consumer Research Institute).

Here’s how to do it – visit this website for instructions:
http://www.ecocycle.org/junkmail/index.cfm

Plus, many thanks to Diana Thompson, a computer “geek!” who attended my “organizing paper” class recently and had other great updates for HOW TO GET OFF LISTS! And, here’s Diana’s info if you need help with your computer in any way: thompson@zeahund.com She’s in the Longmont, CO area – but can help you over the phone too I bet!

Opt out of Pre-screened Credit offers – https://www.optoutprescreen.com/opt_form.cgi

Opt out of Catalogs – http://www.catalogchoice.org/  and  http://www.catalogchoice.com/ (2 different ones)

ProQuo – ProQuo helps you to remove your name and personal information from thousands of marketing lists, data brokers and other organizations that send you unsolicited mail.  – http://proquo.com/

Direct Mail Association has lots of information on how to get off of the many lists that are part of everyday life in the information age. http://www.dmachoice.org/consumerassistance.php

They do ask for a credit card in the name you are trying to remove. This is a reputable site that I recommend to my customers. There will be no charge made to the credit card.

Stop the Junk Calls! 

Do Not Call Lists – http://www.donotcall.gov/  – This web site does seem to have problem according to Microsoft but it is a government site and despite what Microsoft says it is safe.

Thanks again Diana!

If you have more or the newest information on this topic, please fill in the comment box and let me know! Good luck!