Al’s Moving is a Green Moving Company Westchester County NY
At Al’s Moving, we have been in business long enough to know that moving isn’t exactly known for being an eco-friendly process. Although moving boxes can be recycled, many movers tend to accumulate a lot of waste and leave a substantial carbon footprint. Here at Al’s Moving and Storage we are well aware of this and do our part to embrace more eco-friendly moving practices.
Luckily, it is rather simple to reduce your carbon footprint when it comes to moving. Our eco friendly movers Westchester use the following techniques to cut down on moving waste – and we encourage you to do the same!
Utilize containers you already have for packing
You’re likely going to need some moving boxes for your move. However, you can greatly cut down on the total amount by using containers you already have to pack up your items. At Al’s Moving, our eco friendly movers encourage our customers to utilize the following for packing:
- -Plastic bins
- -Suitcases
- -Dresser drawers
- -Gym bags and duffel bags
- -Reusable grocery totes
If you have an item that can fit other things inside of it, fill it up before packing it. For example, you can use an empty suitcase to pack up clothing and other items. The more you can fit in containers you already have, the more you can avoid having to rely on moving boxes.
Store boxes you receive throughout the year
Online shopping isn’t the most environmentally conscious way to stock up on what you need. However, it’s a pretty standard part of modern life so its a good idea to utilizes the boxes your orders come in. If you are planning a move, start to keep your extra Amazon boxes you receive when you order packages so you can use them later on for packing. You might want to break them down and store them in your garage or basement or anywhere out of the way until the time comes when you can use them again.
Get creative with packing materials
Unlike cardboard boxes, other packing materials, like the materials you use to wrap up your items for safe traveling are not so easily recycled. Our eco friendly movers and packers recommend getting creative with your packing materials! You can use towels, linens, comforters, and even clothes to safely wrap up items for packing. If you need additional packing materials, start with newspaper, which you can throw in your standard recycling bin.
Hire eco friendly movers
One of the best ways to make a smaller environmental impact with your move is to hire eco friendly movers. As a green moving company, Al’s Moving is committed to eco-friendly practices. A green moving company will use trucks that run on biodiesel fuel instead of traditional gas and can also help set you up with reusable moving boxes so that you don’t have to worry about going the cardboard box route.