While thinking about your upcoming move out of Berkeley, have you thought about the footprint that your move will leave on the environment?
For your next move, why not use some of these eco-friendly moving tips?
Green Moving Tips!
1. Less is more… Try not to accumulate too much stuff in the first place.
You’ll stop the cycle of ‘wasting’ if you don’t buy those questionable items that may give you buyer’s remorse later.
2. Get rid of what you don’t want or need anymore, before the move. ..
Doing this will cut down on the amount of boxes that you’ll need, will save you packing and unpacking time, and if you do a yard sale you’ll be able to make back some of the money you’ve spent :]
3. Use recyclables or things made out of recycled material…
Though most moving companies would rather you pack using new boxes due to stability issues, you can buy used cardboard boxes. Another option is using cardboard boxes made from recycled material.
4. Rent supplies…
Rent moving supplies such as boxes or packing crates. Another option instead of using cardboard boxes is hiring a comp using crates for your move as an alternative. The movers from Cheap Movers Berkeley will be more than willing to move these objects.
5. Cut back on bubble wrap…
You can get just about same packing done by using recycled newspaper, old sheets, and towels on your non-fragile items. Another eco-friendly way to move is with biodegradable packing peanuts, packing paper made from post-consumer waste, or popcorn! YES, POPCORN. This tasty snack can also be used to help cushion your stuff in boxes. It really works, just make sure that you use PLAIN popcorn unless you want salt and butter on your things. Using these things to pack may make boxes a little heavier than bubble wrap, but any little bit helps when it comes to protecting our environment.
6. Use environmentally friendly cleaning supplies…
Before you’re ready to lock up your house for the last time, use cleaning products that are safe for our environment such as those from Seventh Generation (available in major stores such as Target, Ralph’s, and CVS Pharmacy).
Hope these tips will help you with your next GREEN move!
Best,
Gabriella
