Consumers Who Stop Junk Mail Also Help Clean Up the Environment

41pounds.Org Makes it Easy to Get on Do Not Mail List

If living a greener lifestyle and reducing clutter are a top priority in your household, you can stop junk mail to get a headstart on your cleanup inititative. Organizations like 41pounds.org offer a service that will get you off the lists of the top direct mail companies and donate a portion of your membership fee to environmental organizations. 41pounds.org reports that the average adult receives approximately 41 pounds of junk mail every year, and a whopping 44 percent - about 18 pounds - makes its way directly to the landfill, unopened.

How 41pounds.org Puts You on the Do Not Mail List

41pounds.org promises to stop junk mail for five years, and will cover your entire household. The organization personally contacts the major direct mail companies on your behalf and submits a request to unsubscribe. Even consumers who change their names, address or other personal details can continue with 41pounds.org's service for the entire 5-year plan.

However, 41pounds.org reports that it can only help eliminate 80-95% of bulk mail because some direct mail companies simply ignore people's requests to unsubscribe.

41pounds.org Helps Save the Environment

41pounds.org makes it easy for consumers to get on several do not mail lists and not only stop junk mail in its tracks, but also support several charities and non-profits. 41pounds.org has partnered with organizations such as Carbonfund.org, Grist, StopGlobalWarming.org and America Forests to raise money using the funds from consumers who join their anti-junk mail initiative.

Everyone who pays the $41 fee to join the national do not mail list and stop junk mail will be donating 1/3 of their fee to various nonprofit organizations that are aligned with 41pounds.org's mission. The complete list of nonprofit organizations who are benefitting from 41pounds.org' efforts can be reviewed here.

Other Ways to Stop Junk Mail

A partner organization Eco-Cycle is also committed to 'stopping the junk mail monster' and offers tips on reducing junk mail and clearing up clutter in the home. Eco-Cycle.org encourages consumers to take action by: