Request charities not distribute your information. When you make a donation to a charity or nonprofit group, enclose a note requesting that the organization not rent, sell or exchange your name with anyone else. Return junk mail. Then place this article of mail back in your mailbox. Notify mailing brokers.
Some companies specialize in collecting and selling mailing lists.
Remove your name from sweepstakes offers. Become an environmental shopper Much of the garbage that gets thrown away each day is left over packaging, such as paper or plastic wrap. Reduce The best way to reduce waste is to choose items that have little or no packaging. Compare the following examples and make a waste-wise choice. Use a canvas bag instead.