When was the last time you bought a techno privacy scarf, or a flatulence deodorizer? Yes, folks, these items really do exist, and somewhere down the line you’ll probably get a catalog touting them. The good news is, we are going to tell you how you can reclaim your mailbox. Here are the benefits you’ll reap:

Lose 41 lbs. That’s how much junk mail the average American receives per year. So, go ahead—power down that tub of Ben and Jerry’s and still lose the weight.

Liberate Your Time. As an American, you’ll probably spend 8 months over the course of your life opening junk mail. We’d rather watch Oprah.

Save A Tree—Or A Lake. For every U.S. household, 1.5 trees per year are requisitioned into catalog production. All together, the amount of water used would fill 81,000 Olympic-sized swimming pools.
 
Keep Your Cash. Beguiling pictures and seductive words can lure even the most prudent consumers. Jettison the temptation, and you’ll have more dinero for your real desires. 

Here’s How:

Direct Marketing Association: Register your preferences to cut back on unwanted catalogs and mailers.
www.dmachoice.org/consumerassistance.php

DirectMail.com: Another free service that removes your name from commercial mailing lists. www.directmail.com/directory/mail_preference/

OptOutPrescreen.com: Stop pre-approved credit card and insurance offers online or by calling 1.888.5.OPTOUT. www.optoutprescreen.com