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~ Green Moving Options ~

 

 


Now more than ever, movers are concerned with the impact that their moves have on the environment, from the gas used by the truck for moving to whether or not they can recycle their moving boxes. Montreal movers have begun to offer more earth-friendly moving options for today's consumer, and it can be quite rewarding to implement them into your move. After all, the act of moving can take its toll on an individual's carbon and ecological footprints, from tape and boxes and packing materials that get thrown out to the gas it takes to get from one point to the other.

 

 

 

Green Packing Materials:

 

 

Green packing materials are becoming more and more the rule as opposed to the exception, especially when it comes to moving boxes. Montreal movers usually offer boxes and materials that are made from recycled materials that are either 100 percent recycled or made from post-consumer recycled paper. While your mover will have many options on hand, you might also think about reducing your impact on the planet's fragile environment by insisting solely on recycled materials. Repurposing old boxes you have at home or that you salvage from a retail store is also a good way to go green while packing. Online classified sites are also a good place to find used moving boxes from others who have just completed a move and are looking to get rid of them.

 

 

 

Rental Containers:

 

 

Reusable rental containers for moving are another great option that many movers are now considering in lieu of regular shipping and moving boxes. Montreal movers can now rent plastic containers to package their good and then return the boxes for the next person who needs them. This system allows for each container to be used over and over and over again, which saves a lot of cardboard.

 

 

 

Reducing Your Load:

 

 

It is also worth mentioning that you won't need as many moving boxes for a Montreal move if you have less to move in the first place. By reducing the amount of things you need to move, you reduce the need for packing materials and you use less fuel to get your items to your new home. Donate or sell items you no longer want or need. Non-profit thrift stores are always looking for donations, or you may have someone in your circle who can use your no-longer-needed items.


Carbon Offsets:

 

 

Some moving companies are carbon neutral, which means that they purchase carbon credits to offset the amount of fuel they use each year. Going with a moving company that offers this peace of mind is a good way to add green to your move.