Moving home has a carbon footprint, but removal companies are finding ways to make moving more sustainable to reduce their impact on the environment.
1. Efficient route planning
Whilst electric moving vans may not yet be practical for all moves, especially long distance ones, efficient route planning can save fuel. Also, electric and hybrid vans are healthier for the environment, so this may be worth considering if you have this option for your moving vehicle.
2. Reusing boxes
Reusable plastic boxes can be used many times and then recycled.
3. Carbon offsetting
Contributing to a carbon offsetting scheme compensates for the carbon emitted during a move. The money given to these schemes is invested in projects that reduce greenhouse gases.
4. Recycling
Packing materials including cardboard boxes, packing tape and packing paper can be recycled and kept from landfills.
5. Decluttering
Households that are moving can be encouraged to give unwanted good condition belongings to charity shops instead of throwing them away or transporting them to the new home.
6. Energy-efficient buildings
The removal company offices and warehouses can be made more environmentally friendly with energy efficient heating and lighting. Solar panels provide renewable energy for business premises.
Consumers are more environmentally aware and are demanding that the businesses they deal with have green policies. The removals’ industry is making positive changes to be greener.
Merseyside Movers & Storers is a Liverpool removal company that is actively working to make moving homes or businesses more sustainable. Our team of moving experts is working towards our goal of greener removals.
