My mailbox is no longer stuffed with paper clutter.
For years, my biggest clutter enemy wasjunk mail.
I even began the process of saving all my mail so I could tackle the project!
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In fact, I was able to do it in less than five minutes!
Heres how I finally stopped my junk mail from taking over my mailbox.
Their first recommendation is to sign up for an account on DMAchoice.org.
Its a service that essentially removes your name from most promotional mailing lists on your behalf.
(They even have a free option for junk emails.)
I filled out the form in maybe two minutes!
Ive been so overwhelmed and frustrated by my junk mail that Igladlypaid the fee.
Many suggested signing up for a service like PaperKarma for extra insurance.
I did this all a little over a month ago, and there has already been asignificantdrop in mail.
Just a few pieces of mail every two weeks or so.
Apparently, this is one of the easiest ways to land yourself on those mailing lists.
Id often get catalogs from stores Ive never even shopped at before!
One tactic retailers use is information sharingbrands will share mailing lists to attract new customers from their affiliates.
I also went through all my banking institutions and healthcare providers to sign up for electronic communication only.
Otherwise, theres really not much else Ill need to do to maintain this paper-free lifestyle.
Well, not for the next 10 years at least.
