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Quick Tip – Stop Junk Mail

Sick and tired of companies polluting your mailbox with direct mail?  Since it’s convenient to order anything from clothing to an iPod with the click of a mouse, get off direct mail lists for good. Websites such as Catalog Choice.com make it easy for you.

Get junk mail at work?  Contact businesses or associations VIA websites or call them to request to be taken off lists.  While it make take a few minutes to complete your request, you’ll save time sorting through mail before placing in the ‘recycle bin.’

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Julie Hancher

Julie Hancher is the co-founder and Executive Director of Green Philly, an independent media organization making sustainability accessible, affordable and actionable. Since launching Green Philly in 2008, she has grown it from a passion project into a leading voice for local climate storytelling, pairing impactful journalism with community events and experiences. Julie is a frequent speaker on climate, media innovation and the future of local journalism, and is the creator of SustainPHL and EcoFair. Outside of Green Philly, you can find her hiking, biking, traveling, or exploring Philadelphia.

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