Take Action
Starting now, join the effort to eliminate junk mail. Reduce waste, cut clutter,
and help fix a broken system—while helping yourself
SAS = Stop – Alert – Share
- Stop → Opt out of bulk mail.
- Alert → Notify local and regional representatives.
- Share → Pass this site along to friends, family, and colleagues.
Stop = Stop Junk Mail at the Source
Take back control of your mailbox by using opt-out tools that intercept marketing mail before it even reaches your door.
Here’s how: Use these simple to access and install web based services to reduce paper waste and take meaningful action. These web based services are fighting the same battle we are. And they have the best tools to get us started on our journey to mailbox freedom:
- PaperKarma – Take a photo of your junk mail, and the app contacts senders to remove you from their lists. www.paperkarma.com
- DMAChoice – Manage your direct mail preferences for catalogs, credit offers, and other promotional material. www.dmachice.org
- CatalogChoice – Opt out of specific retailers’ catalogs with a free account and prevent future waste.
- The old fashioned way to Stop: A simple written note on your mail piece saying “Return to Sender” has been shown to effective.
ALERT = Let Your Elected Officials Know
Let them know that Junk mail is a serious environmental issue.
The louder the wheel squeaks the more attention the wheel is given. Politicians only respond to public outcry. Sending emails and letters is a form of outcry. Use the websites:
- Democracy to find your elected national representatives such as senators and house of representatives
- Elected Officials to drill down to the local level such as local mayor and congressmen
Then simply cut and paste the below letter to your email and hit the send button
SHARE = Get the Word out
Share this website with friends, family, and associates.
Everyone agrees it needs to stop… there's no downside…SHARE it
Downloadable Tools & Flyers
Available Downloads
Call to Action Flyer
A bold, visual flyer outlining the environmental impact of junk mail and what people can do to help. Perfect for community boards or educational events.
Sample Letter to Officials
Prewritten letter template urging local representatives or postal authorities to reform junk mail policies. Customizable and ready to send.
Sharing Flyer
A simple, friendly one-pager designed to help advocates share opt-out tools and tips with neighbors, coworkers, or clients.
Collaboration and Support
While Junk Mail Waste is focused solely on what its name implies—junk mail—there are several other notable organizations supporting similar goals and initiatives opposing bulk mail. We encourage you to visit their websites to gain additional insight and knowledge into the subject and explore practical ways to reduce or eliminate bulk mail.
The more we work together to challenge the entrenched system behind bulk mail, the greater the impact we can achieve. A unified voice amplifies the message: the louder we are, the harder we are to ignore.
Check out these Organizations and additional resources available for Fighting Junk Mail:
- Catalog Choice – Free service that helps you opt out of unwanted catalogs.
- PaperKarma – Mobile app that lets you snap a photo of junk mail to unsubscribe.
- DMAchoice – A program by the Direct Marketing Association that allows you to remove your name from direct mail lists.
- OptOutPrescreen – Official service to stop pre-approved credit card and insurance offers.
