Many consumers, as well as environmental protection groups, are concerned about the environmental impact generated by junk mail. According to 50 Simple Things You Can Do To Save The Earth:
-Each year, 100 million trees are used to produce junk mail.
-250,000 homes could be heated with one day's supply of junk mail.
-Americans receive almost 4 million tons of junk mail every year. [3]
-The yearly production and disposal of junk mail consumes more energy than 2.8 million cars.