January Eco-Tip

Don't throw out those old catalogs yet. There’s a nifty website called Catalog Choice that enables you to opt out of receiving catalogues you don’t want. Here’s how: gather up all of your unwanted catalogs. Go to www.catalogchoice.org/signup. After a simple registration, search the list for the catalog name, enter your customer number found near your address (that’s why you need the catalog itself) and select “decline.” In about 10 weeks, you’ll notice a lighter load in your mailbox. After you register at Catalog Choice, you can return to the website when you receive other unwanted, unsolicited catalogs.

Here’s another idea: Some companies such as LL Bean and Land’s End send many catalogs that don’t differ much. You can call the 800 customer service number and ask to receive only the four seasonal catalogs. If you have an eco tip to share, send it to Helen Campbell helencampbell@optonline.net.