The next phase of Mel
After two years of helping customers opt out of junk mail via text, Mel is transitioning to a web app that provides instant opt-out instructions.
Stanford Rosenthal
Since 2017, I've been on a mission to stop the deluge of paper mail that ends up in my trash. It's been a slow, manual process, but I've succeeded!
Everything to know about Mel's Unlimited Plan
There is no limit to the number of addresses or recipients, as long as all requests come from one phone number.
Check out the new electric postal vans and charging stations
The postal service just opened its first EV charging facility
How to stop getting catalogs from Harry & David and other 1-800-Flowers brands
This one form removes your mailing address from up to 19 lists
Buying, and then selling, a plug-in hybrid on Carvana
It was a bumpy road
A tour of Culdesac: the car-free community in Tempe, Arizona
I stayed at Culdesac for two nights. Here's my impression.
Direct Mail
How to unsubscribe from Save.com, Redplum, and RetailMeNot
Opt-out of receiving junk mail and coupon catalogs
Direct Mail
Two Forms Every Costco Member Should Complete
Costco members may be surprised to learn that their data is being sold
Redefining Gifting: Zero-Waste Ideas for the Eco-Conscious
Discover sustainable gifting options that blend eco-conscious choices with heartwarming gestures, from local experiences to planting trees and more.
How paying with cash benefits your local economy
Small businesses reinvest revenue in the local economy
Where do new postal stamp ideas come from?
Petitions for new stamps abound – but do they matter?
Climate Tech Roundup: Essential Tools for the Conscious Consumer
Discover a range of apps that enhance sustainability, from refilling water bottles and reducing food waste to accessing e-books and offsetting carbon footprints.