While moving flat or house is a stressful time for any household, it can also take its toll on Mother Nature. That is why it is important that you try to be as eco-friendly as possible when you’re preparing for your house removal. Even just a few little changes can make a big difference when it comes to reducing emissions and waste so why don’t you put some of the below suggestions into place in advance of your moving day.
Use Second Hand Boxes & Packing Materials
Moving house involves a lot of cardboard and packing materials which often just get thrown out once you’ve settled in. However, if you want to try and do your bit to save the planet then why don’t you try and use second-hand packing materials wherever you can. Many shops and businesses are happy to give you their old boxes to use, while many household items can be used to help you with your delicate items. Towels, cloths, socks and tea-towels are all great for wrapping those delicate items and can stop you from having to shell out for expensive, non-recyclable packing fillers. If you can’t get any second-hand boxes then remember to try and recycle everything after use or to pass it on to someone else who is organising a house move.
Reduce the Number of Trips
If you have a large house removals project to organise then reducing the number of trips you have to make can help to lower the amount of emissions which you release into the environment. To help with this, you should always try and hire a suitably-sized removal van. For instance, if you only hire a small moving van to help lower your removals costs then you will have to do more trips to-and-from your new house before you can get settled in. This is not only harmful to the environment but can also end up costing you more in outgoing fuel costs.
In order to reduce the number of loads you need to do you should also try to reduce the amount of things that you have to move. This doesn’t mean that you have to leave your much-loved things behind, just that you should have a clear-out before moving day. Moving things that you don’t need is a waste of time and energy and only increases the amount of damage done to the environment. Donate anything you no longer need to charity and pack up the rest as tightly as possible.
Cleaver packing can help you to reduce the amount of boxes you need and the amount of trips you have to do so it’s a win-win all round!
Minimise Waste
In order to minimise your overall carbon footprint, it is important to minimise the amount of waste that is leftover from your house move. To do this, you can recycle all of your unwanted packing materials or give them to someone else who is organising a move. If you have packed cleverly and reduced the amount of stuff you need to move then you should find that there is little left that you can’t recycle or put to good use.
So if you’re keen to make your house move as eco-friendly as possible the above simple tips can help you on your way. With just a little bit of effort, your house move can be 100% green without any unnecessary stresses or strains.
