Eco Friendly Packing Materials for Your Moving Storage Container
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So youve opted for moving storage as a safe and economical way to move, and youre pleased with how little energy it takes to transport moving storage. Storage containers are a splendidly eco friendly way to move. But youre appalled at the waste involved in packing. How can you pack your things into your moving storage container safely and securely while staying friendly to the environment?
Moving boxes are the place where you can make the greatest impact on the environment. Rather than giving in to the temptation of convenience and buying a stack of new boxes from the moving company, check Freecycle, Craigslist, and other classifieds sections in your area for used boxes that people are giving away for free or for cheap. Even a small population center will have more boxes available than you will ever need, so place some calls, do a little extra driving, and stock up. The only boxes you will need to buy are specialty boxes like picture boxes and glassware boxes.
(However, note that this is not recommended in areas with a lot of cockroaches or bedbugs. Both types of insects can infest cardboard boxes, so you may arrive at the end of your move with a problem you didnt have when you started. Getting used boxes from the grocery store should also be an emergency measure, since even the cleanest grocery store has roaches.)
Packing materials are another area where traditional packing generates too much waste and going green can make a sizable difference. Recycle others packing materials if you can, and make heavy use of towels, clothes, and other soft, fluffy items you already have. When those run out, thin plastic grocery bags make excellent packing material. (They arent eco friendly, but everyone has drifts of them anyway, so you may as well use what you have.) Old newspapers are another classic choice. If you have no newspapers because you went green by switching to online delivery, shredded junk mail makes great "packing peanuts."
Depending on the type of moving storage you chose and how full you were able to pack the container, you may need to lash down your possessions with rope. Again, reusing others rope is a good option. However, if you must buy rope, choose a type of rope that is made of natural fibers, such as cotton or hemp, or a recyclable synthetic such as nylon.
Packing your moving storage container in an eco friendly way requires a little more effort and consciousness than the old wasteful way. However, the end result is just as safe for your belongings, and far better for the rest of the world. When you are done, your moving storage container will be not only a green moving option, but a green option, period.
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