A
new home is an exciting fresh start. Actually moving into that
new home, however, can be a huge pain.
To
add to the stress of shuffling houses, it’s hard to keep your carbon footprint
low when you’re dealing with cardboard boxes, tape, bubble wrap and Styrofoam.
Keep
your move “green” with these tips:
Look
for Green Peanuts
Yes,
we literally mean green-colored packing peanuts. The moving industry got
together and decided to be really obvious with their
packaging, so the green-colored items are often biodegradable, recycled or
derived from renewable resources like vegetable oils.
Always
read the label to make sure, but grabbing green packing peanuts is typically
going to be a safe bet!
Rent
Boxes
Cardboard
boxes are a pain for several reasons:
1.
If you can’t find them for
free, you have to pay for them.
2.
There’s a high probability that
the bottom of your box will break if you move anything heavy. And there goes
your stuff!
3.
They take at least two months
to decompose in a landfill, which isn’t great on the conscience.
Instead,
go plastic! Services like ZippGo.com will deliver plastic boxes to your house, then pick them up
when you’re done moving for as little as $99. You’ll save time hunting down
boxes and avoid broken-bottom situations during the move.
Give
Best Buy Your Old TV
Often
times, moving means you get to upgrade your things. If you’re considering new
electronics or appliances for your new home, give Best Buy a call.
Through their recycling program,
they’ll take nearly “all electronics and large appliances” off of your hands at
no charge. Staples also has a similar program.
Donate
Used Boxes
If
you decide to use cardboard boxes during your move, no worries! You can lower
your carbon footprint after the move by donating your gently
used boxes.
Most
moving companies will gladly take those boxes off of your hands. You can also
post them on Craigslist – most recipients will probably come to you to grab the
boxes, so you can avoid a trip to the dump.
Information provided by BrightNest.com.
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