Green Living and Moving
Green living is serious business as well as a social responsibility. Many people are looking for new ways to improve their lives and make their efforts more environmentally friendly. Traditionally, however, moving has not been a very good time for green initiatives. The waste of paper, boxes and generally junk has always been a sore subject for green living. That is changing, though and the world is getting greener because of those changes.
Tips for Green Living while moving:
- Donate unwanted but still usable items
- Use moving products made from recycled materials
- Hold a garage sale and donate the profits to a local land trust
- Pack using Green moving techniques
Reduce the amount of paper and cardboard used for your move by using recycled boxes. Professional grade recycled moving boxes have been properly repackaged and ensure a safe and environmentally conscious move.
Avoid throwing out your junk. Your junk may be just what someone else needs! Donating your used items is one of the fastest and easiest Green Moving tips of all.
Not only will you be recycling usable objects, you will also be helping someone else out. All the while, you’ll be decreasing the amount of items you need to pack and transport with your move.
Packing green is another great moving tip. Use your bath and hand towels instead of newspaper print for packing breakables. Carry the towels or place them in a handy spot when you are packing breakable items such as dishes, picture frames, china, small mirrors and collectable items. You can use the small hand towels in between plates as you stack them The towels really cushion the plates and other breakables. Smaller hand towels are perfect for stuffing between glassware.
If you are looking for a greener household move then make a choice and make a difference!