When you plan a removal whether it is a home or office you can feel good about yourself and try to do it a little bit greener. Today many removal companies are getting into the reusable moving supplies and will rent out plastic boxes of all sizes to suit individual needs. One of the main factors to move in a more ecological way is to reduce your possessions. Having a surplus of things you do not use a lot is a complete waste. If you live a more simple existence then when you come to moving house it will be a lot simpler. Having too much isn’t good for the planet. Throwing away waste isn’t good for the environment, it simply adds to the problem. For example unwanted books, CD’s, DVD’s and clothes build up in many people’s home content collection but are often not used. If you have possessions you haven’t used in a while then get rid of it, but to a worthy cause.
Sell it locally at car boots, table top or garage sales or online sites such as eBay. This will help retrieve some cash back towards the cost of moving. Alternatively give it away to people you know or donate to worthy charities shop will make us of your unwanted items.
Before you move make sure all of the food in your kitchen cupboards are used up and freezer to save on waste when it comes to moving day. If it has a long life such, as tinned food keep it and take it with you. Or if you are opting of a smaller moving van then donate to local homeless people or needy cases. The smaller the amount you move the less expensive. Hoarding too much also uses room that costs money to heat, so why bother. Keep to a minimal living lifestyle and this will help to make more space and avoid damaging the environment.
A green footprint is important to many new of the new generation, even when it comes to moving the load. Only use modern vehicles that are more eco friendly. Hire a removal van to suit your amount. Hiring a van that is too big will mean wasted space that will equal extra fuel consumption. Hiring a reliable removal company can help with this as many are cost effective and will calculate your load in with others as a shared load if necessary. Most moving companies need to keep costs low or so you can rest assured they will not use a huge truck for a small removals load.
The fewer belongings mean less packing supplies. You can save on resources by asking at local shops for used boxes and old newspapers. Use old tea towels, and old clothes to protect glass, china and fragile ornaments. More DIY stores stock recycled paper and supplies which go towards helping use recycled materials that help preserve the planet.
When it comes to the unloading save what packing materials you can. If you have boxes and packaging left you could place out of season items in them to store in the loft or garage. Or give them to a friend who may also be planning a green move.
