Green Living > ReusingOctober 27, 2011

Uses for Junk Mail

Uses for Junk Mail, Mailbox Full of Junk MailWe get so much junk mail on a daily basis that sometimes all you can do is recycle it. However, there are other things that can be done with these unsolicited mailings. This is a guide about uses for junk mail.

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Use Junk Mail To Print Coupons

I use the unprinted side of paper from ads, bills, and other letters received to copy and print grocery and drug store coupons. Paper that hasn't been printed on either side is saved for important correspondence.

By Bettie from Rocky Point, NC

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Use Junk Mail for Coupons and Shopping Lists

I save envelopes junk mail comes in and use it to stash my coupons and shopping list when heading to the grocery store.

By Becki in Indiana

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By onewithnoname 08/13/2011

I put a stack in my camper along with dryer lint I save in an empty coffee can. It's great for starting campfires when we are camping. For the mail that comes with return envelopes, I usually rip up the mail in tiny bits and mail it back to the sender in their envelope :-)

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