Junk mail
Environmental benefits: cutting the junk through your letterbox is an easy way to prevent waste.
How to recycle: many councils now accept envelopes with plastic windows in normal paper recycling facilities. Cut down on wasted paper by removing yourself from junk mailing lists – you can register free with the Mailing Preference Service.
Useful links:
Mailing Preference Service.
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