Hiring Moving Services? Here’s How to Make Your Move More Eco-Friendly

Moving isn’t just a stressful process for people and pets — it can also put a strain on the environment. Even though most moving boxes are recyclable (especially the ones you get through your hired moving services), there's still a fair amount of trash, waste, and carbon produced in the process.

As you’re in the process of moving into a new place and onto a new adventure, be mindful of how you can make the switch a little less impactful on the environment with the following tips:

Use Containers You Already Have

Suitcases, laundry baskets, plastic bins, duffel bags, and even garbage cans all make great moving vessels to avoid buying boxes. Fill up these items before choosing to buy additional items.

Once you find out you’re moving, start saving boxes from items shipped to your home. This not only saves you money, but also repurposes boxes that have already been used instead of relying on new materials.

Use Creative Packing Materials

Your most delicate items will need special attention when it’s time to pack, but you might be surprised at how much you already have on hand that will protect them during the move. For example, you might wrap your glassware in old newspapers or dish towels instead of having to buy bubble wrap.

This is a major game-changer in eco-friendly moving, as most packing materials are not as easily recycled as cardboard boxes.

Some items you might use for packing materials include:

* Towels* Sheets* Newspapers* Old magazines* Clothes* Pillowcases* Packing materials you received in a recent shipment

Donate Items You No Longer Want

Moving is a time to declutter your home and avoid taking old junk into your new space. But before you toss it all into a landfill, consider donating items that still work and are in decent condition. Someone else may be able to benefit from your donation, plus you reduce your own waste in the process.

Work with local shops and charities to see which items they might be able to take off your hands.

Pack Your Kitchen Last

It’s tempting to pack the kitchen first, as this is where you likely have the most stuff. But while you might not need every plate and utensil before you move, it’s a good idea to leave out the most important kitchen items until moving day.

This is because most people pack up their kitchen and rely on using paper plates and plastic forks. It’s convenient, but it also means producing more waste than necessary. Like any other room in the house, pack what you don’t need on a daily basis and leave the rest for moving day.

Take Advantage of Moving Services

A little forethought and planning can go a long way in reducing your carbon footprint when moving. If you have more boxes than what you can load into your own car, it might be wise to hire moving services to reduce the number of back and forth trips. Not only will you save on fuel and carbon output, but you can also leave all the heavy lifting to the professionals.

Are you ready to get moving? Contact Montgomery Moving Co. today for a free quote on moving services!