Planning an eco friendly house removal doesn’t have to be complicated. With more people caring about the planet, and trying to reduce the waste we use, it is becoming a more popular situation. Though there are certain factors to consider when moving house, if you take time to sit and make a green moving checklist it can be done. With all types of removals they need accurate planning to make sure they go smooth and with the least problems.
One of the biggest predicaments is the amount of belongings you have. If you have things you don’t need any more or use, get rid of them. Yes, having a good clear out will reduce the load and therefore cut back on the size of the removal vehicle you will need to hire. A good rule is that if you haven’t used something in the last year then you probably won’t use it again! There will also likely be things that are broken and no use so make sure you recycle the rubbish/unwanted items in the correct manner. For instance there are plenty of recycling bins placed around towns and cities to throw in unwanted rubbish. You will find you can dump clothes, card, paper, and glass, tin and plastic and this will make you feel good about and better still they will be collected and taken to special centers to be used again. For other unwanted possessions that are in good condition you could sell them using table top and garage sales, car boot fairs or online sites such as EBay.
Alternative, give away to family or friends, fetes, schools jumble sales and charities someone will always make use of your unwanted items.
Once you have decided what you are keeping for your new home, the next task is to find eco friendly ways of packing it all up for the journey. Some moving companies supply reusable plastic boxes that come in various shapes and sizes. These will be supplied and then used and retuned after the move has been completed. They are the best choice because they are hard wearing and tough so won’t split, or collapse when in use. They stack well and protect your belongings. Other choices include using second hand boxes that you can get from supermarkets, shops and furniture stores. Using them repeatedly is a better option than buying new boxes unless you can find special recycled supplies that are actually made from recycled materials. To protect fragile possessions instead of plastic and bubble wrap use newspapers, cloth, towels and sheets. They work just as well and won’t create the huge amount of plastic that is hard to dispose of.
The other decision you have is how to transport your belongings. It is necessary to calculate you load accurately so you can choose the right size removal vehicle to ship your load to your new address. Hiring the correct size moving van will mean that there will be no surplus space that uses more fuel that is uncalled for. Finally, the clean up job when the house is empty should be done using eco friendly detergents that will not harm the atmosphere. It doesn’t take that much to be greener and on the internet there are lots more easy ways to live your life a little more eco friendly but without causing too many problems. But, remembering all of the time that small changes will make a difference for now and future generations.
