Go Green with Your Move
By Kaida Suyuki, Relocation Specialist, Truck rental.com Staff
It seems that it is becoming more and more important to go green. With dwindling resources and high pollution levels, going green is not only the popular thing to do these days, but it is also the responsible thing. It can be hard to move and be environmentally friendly at the same time, but we have compiled a few tips to help you make your next move as green as it can be.
Green Moving Boxes
When you move, you will probably be using quite a few cardboard boxes. This is the largest waste product that a move creates. Most of the time, you may be to tired or worn out to worry about the amount of waste your move has created, but conserving cardboard can also conserve your money. Does that have your attention?
Reuse
For your next move, consider reusing boxes. Many local stores and shops will be happy to hand over boxes that have been used once rather than throwing them away. This saves them the cost of disposal, and it saves you the cost of purchasing the boxes to begin with. Considering that boxes can cost a couple dollars each, you can save hundreds of dollars on your next move by obtaining boxes this way.
Recycle
If you have to purchase boxes, or you are hiring a moving company, try to make sure that the boxes being used to pack your things are made of 100% cardboard. Many boxes these days contain additives such as wax or plastics, which makes it very hard to recycle or remake. By using boxes that are only cardboard, you are helping to make sure that these boxes get recycled.
Reduce
The easiest way to save on waste is to not use materials. One way you can cut down on the number of boxes that you need to use is to have a garage sale before you move. Getting rid of things that you don't use or don't need will inevitably save you from having to pack them. You might also want to consider donating things that do not sell.
Benefits of Green
It is easy to see how going green with your move can not only conserve waste, but it can also help your wallet. Reducing the amount of things that you need to pack can make you money as well as saving you money on packing materials. Reusing boxes from local stores will save you lots of money on the purchase of boxes. Using only cardboard boxes can bring in some cash as well if you find a recycling plant that pays for things to recycle. In the end, you will see that this green movement is a win-win situation for both you as well as the environment.
