Things You'll Need:
- A computer connected to the internet
- A list of the catalogs you want to keep receiving
- A list of catalogs you want to STOP receiving
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Step 1
Grab that stack of old catalogs in the corner. Figure out which ones you might actually want to receive in the future. Then make a stack of those that just collect dust that you DON'T want to continue receiving.
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Step 2
Write out a list of all your previous addresses where you received catalogs. Most catalogs aren't forwarded by the post office, instead they just end up cluttering someone else's life and wasting more trees.
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Step 3
Visit www.catalogchoice.org - the website is a collaboration between environmental groups looking to save trees and catalog retailers looking to cut back on costs.
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Step 4
Complete the sign up and e-mail verification process on the website. Click on 'My Profile' to add any other names or addresses that you receive catalogs under.
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Step 5
Click on "Find Catalogs." You can either browse the list of catalogs or search for specific titles that you want to opt out of. Click the 'Decline' button next to each catalog you no longer want to receive - you'll be asked to enter your customer number, which can be found on the mailing label of each catalog.
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Step 6
Click on 'Invite Friends' to spread the word and save more trees. You'll be helping to reduce the more than 53 million trees that are used each year to send out over 19 billion catalogs to American consumers.
