When you are moving home, you need to make sure that you are doing it in a cost-effective and a sustainable way. Many people just want to get this kind of project over and done with as soon as possible and often don’t consider how you are packing your items. Also consider things such as the environment or the cost of moving. Of course, if you take some time to plan carefully, you can make a difference.
In this article, we are going to give you some of our tips to help you make your home relocation sustainable.
Plan The Move
The first tip that we have for those who want to relocate in a sustainable way is to plan the move effectively.
If you spend some time figuring out how long you pack and how you are going to move your items effectively, you can make the whole process much more sustainable. If you are struggling with planning then a handy moving house checklist from Safestore could help you out.
Reuse Boxes
When you are moving home, you will typically pack up your things and place them in boxes. Some people choose to use plastic bags and other materials that are just not as sustainable as using a box. When using a box, we suggest that you take a look at the boxes already in your home and reuse these. Do you know someone else who has recently moved? Ask around and find boxes that can be used over and over to make your move more sustainable.
If you are planning on getting rid of some of your items when you are moving, simply throwing them out is not going to be very sustainable. Many people make the mistake of throwing out old clothes and furniture when there are plenty of people who could benefit from these items.
Why not donate your items to a local charity store or even to some of your friends and family members?
You should be able to find some guidance online about what you can donate.
Move It All
Our next tip for those who want to move home in a sustainable way is to move everything at once. Those who move their items over the course of a few weeks by car may find that their fuel emissions are too high. If you can rent a van to move everything in one day, you can reduce the fuel emissions and make the whole process much more sustainable. You should be able to find a van for the job easily enough online.
Use Fabrics For Packing
Finally, you should also consider how you are packing your items when you want to move in a more sustainable way. Many people pack their fragile items in newspapers which could be seen as sustainable as they are being reused but there is more that can be done. Why not pack your items in old fabrics or even clothes? This way, you won’t need to discard any paper and you’ll protect your items at the same time.
Final Verdict
In conclusion and if you are planning on relocating this year; then you should make sure that you are doing this in the most sustainable way possible. Use the tips that we have given you in this article to make some positive changes to the way that you move and do your bit for the environment at the same time.
Think about how you will pack your items and how you will move them. Hopefully, you’ll be able to reduce your carbon footprint.
