Junk Mail and the Environmental Costs #2

In the process of reviewing some of the forms and information received in the mail to opt out of mailing lists, Ed Foster raised some valid concerns regarding privacy, among other things, but others seem pleased with the service. Below, are other links to pursue to unclutter your mailbox:

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Ed Foster and the OptOut Options
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Privacy Rights Clearinghouse offers an extensive list of explanations, organizations and basics:
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Privacy Rights
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Direct Marketing Association
Consumer Affairs Office
202-955-5030
http://www.the-dma.org/
. Direct Selling Association
202-452-8866
http://www.dsa.org/
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http://www.demartek.com/identitytheft200504.html
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We've never used a Valpak offer and hate to think of all the trees that were wasted in the process.
To remove your address from Valpak offers:
Valpak
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When we began our endeavor many years ago, we followed the following steps:
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1. Notified each credit bureau not to sell our name/address
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2. Notified each credit card company and utility not to sell our name/address, as well as not to send solicitations.
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3. Notified each magazine subscription not to sell our name/address (and you can also request that they not include perfume samples).
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Junk Mail