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Calling on Your Neighbors

...to get their names off the phonebook mailing list. In my apartment building, 'books (massive ones, with 2-inch thick spines) are delivered in one big heap that consumes approximately an eighth of our mail-room area. And there they sit, day after day...after day...after day... Maybe one or two will disappear (I suppose they could come in handy if you need a boost to reach your top shelf...), but ultimately, the building manager just does a mass recycling.

If you have a similar situation where you live, try posting today's link or a screenshot of the opt-out page on your community board (unless there's a heap of phonebooks in the way) for all to see.

-Jenifer...off to find a thumbtack...

Posted by: ddiprima on 11/21/2008
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Don't cheat yourself or the forest. Sign up and you'll never receive another paper phonebook. Taking notes?
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Nicole  on November 24, 2008 at 04:51 PM 11
re: Canada. I "commented" to YellowPages.ca and asked if there is a directory to sign up for. I don't expect I'll get an answer, but I will post if I do.
Mary  on December 27, 2008 at 01:20 AM 12
Does anyone remember making Christmas trees out of old phone books? Fold all the pages one at a time, the top right corner folds in to the spine and the bottom right corner folds in to be even with the bottom of the first fold. With a large phone book you end up with a great full looking tree that you can add a dash of paint and glitter for a super table decoration that will last for years. Kids love making these!
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