Making Your Move Green And Eco-Friendly

With the tens of millions of people moving yearly, the resources to help complete these moves are at a high usage. Moving without creating any footprint is virtually impossible, yet creating a small footprint while relocating is very probable. The green moving tips below will help make your move more Eco-friendly.

Get Rid Of It

If you REALLY don’t need it, get rid of it. Sell, donate or recycle it. The fewer things being moved, the fewer packing materials needed equates to less gas and time to complete your move.

Cardboard Boxes Alternatives

Moving and cardboard boxes are synonymous with each other. That being said, they are not environmental friendly. Reusable boxes and crates last much longer and do less harm to our planet. If you have to use cardboard boxes, buy or obtain used ones. If you have to buy new cardboard boxes be sure to either recycle them of give to someone else to use afterwards.

Alternative Packing Materials

Though the choices for green packing material are not numerous there are some cost saving options. Sheets, blankets, towels, napkins, linens, pillows, etc. are all very good and green packing/cushioning materials.

When it comes to moving green, some dedication is going to be needed. For those that are serious about leaving less of an footprint when in the process of relocating, the above basic but powerful green moving tips will help assist you in a great cause.