I receive many return envelopes from non-profits soliciting contributions, banks offering charge cards, and insurance companies looking for new customers. The envelopes used to go immediately into the trash, until I realized they had many uses—even with their windows to nowhere.
I now place them on top of my new envelopes, so that each time I open the draw, I make a conscious decision to choose new or recycled. When I use envelopes to organize small items; give copies to a friend; carry documents to an appointment; or make overnight bank deposits, I use a recycled envelope. I also place large address labels (received from non-profits) over the window when I need self-addressed envelopes.
As I gradually eliminate unwanted mail, avoiding unnecessary waste is the best option.
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