How to Move House More Sustainably
House moves generate a lot of waste. Here's how to make your move greener without making it harder.
Use Recycled and Recyclable Boxes
Source boxes from supermarkets, local Facebook groups, and Freecycle rather than buying new. After your move, pass them on the same way rather than putting them in recycling. Good boxes have a long life.
Replace Bubble Wrap With Alternatives
Use your own towels, clothing, and bedding to wrap fragile items — it protects them just as well and uses materials you already have. Old newspapers work for less delicate items.
Declutter Before You Move
Every item you don't move is a bit less fuel burned. A thorough declutter before your move reduces volume, cost, and carbon footprint in one action.
Donate Rather Than Bin
Charity shops, Freecycle, and Facebook Marketplace keep items in circulation rather than sending them to landfill. Most charity shops will collect large items free of charge.
Choose an Efficient Route
If you're using a man and van or smaller loads, discuss efficient routing with your removal company to minimise unnecessary mileage. Multiple small loads are less efficient than one or two well-planned full loads.
The Bigger Picture
A sustainable move won't offset your carbon footprint entirely, but every conscious choice adds up. The fact that you're thinking about it at all makes a difference.
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