Green Moving: Top Eco-Friendly Moving Tips

• November 30, 2019
• Bill Chen

Last updated on October 30, 2023

Green Moving: Top Eco-Friendly Moving Tips

“I had assumed that the Earth, the spirit of the Earth, noticed exceptions – those who wantonly damage it and those who do not. But the Earth is wise. It has given itself into the keeping of all, and all are therefore accountable.” – Alice Walker

The importance of reducing our footprint on the Earth is becoming clearer by the day. Increasing greenhouse gasses trapped beneath the atmosphere are responsible for increasingly severe weather events like droughts, typhoons, earthquakes, and hurricanes. And these severe weather events are responsible for the destruction of large parts of human settlements, forests, and agricultural land.

A typical example of the large-scale damage that is caused by a devastating drought is rampant, out-of-control fires that are currently burning across New South Wales and Queensland in Australia.

At this juncture, it is possibly worth noting that Wikipedia.com noted that “in 2013, the non-profit Climate Council reported that global warming is increasing the frequency and severity of bushfires.” Thus, it makes sense to do everything possible to reduce greenhouse gasses in order to slow down and reverse the negative consequences of global warming.

Consequently, here are several moving tips to help you plan an eco-friendly move:

Partner with an environmentally conscious removalist

It is vital to hire a removal company like friendly removalists which prioritize eco-friendly moving. A single move has the potential to cause substantial damage to our fragile global ecosystems in that cardboard boxes and bubble wrap are used as packing materials.

Furthermore, household goods and furniture are potentially transported long distances via trucks that burn fossil fuels (petrol is manufactured from oil), and their exhaust fumes have the potential to add to the current greenhouse gas levels.

The company’s carbon footprint can be reduced by using packing materials made from recycled raw ingredients, and your environment-friendly removalists Inner West can purchase trucks that burn fuel more efficiently to reduce the greenhouse gas by-products emitted during the transport process.

Recycle unwanted household goods

Before packing up your home, it is vital to sort out all your possessions and dispose of unwanted, broken items by recycling their components in an environmentally friendly manner. The Balance Small Business website notes that it can take up to 1000 years for plastic waste to decompose in landfills. Therefore, it is critical that as much as possible gets recycled and not thrown into the rubbish which ends up in local landfill sites.

Use recycled materials to pack up household items

This point has been highlighted above (and is included in the tips on packing electronic devices). However, it is so essential that it is worth a second mention. Using packing boxes, wrappings, and claddings made from recycled materials is a significant part of the “eco-friendly move.” Thus, it is vital to check that your trusted removalist in Sydney has an adequate supply of these materials available to use when packing up your home.

The less the cost of the move, the less its carbon footprint

People tend to hoard goods. The rationale behind keeping everything is simply a case of ensuring that the items are available should they ever be required again.

However, on the other hand, the more household items that are packed and loaded in the truck to be moved, the higher the financial cost and environmental costs. Therefore, it is vital to recycle as much as possible and move only what is necessary to reduce the move’s carbon footprint. Hiring removalists who prioritize eco-friendly practices can also help minimize the environmental impact of your move.