Whenever you’re about to take on a move in 2022 or in the future, it’s nice to also think of the environment while you do so. So how do you pull off a sustainable moving plan? From decluttering, to packing, to the moving process itself, we’ve got some great environmentally friendly moving tips so you can understand how to have a low waste move this year.

Tips for How to Pack Sustainably

When you’re readying yourself and your family for a move, the first step is always to clear out and declutter your home, no matter how big or small your move happens to be. For those interested in decluttering your home without throwing things away, or for those interested in living a more environmentally friendly or sustainable lifestyle, there’s no better place to start than right now!

When you’re clearing out your house before a relocation, it should always be a priority to donate, sell, or give away items prior to throwing them away – whether you’re on the path to sustainability or not!

As an added benefit, if you’re looking to clear your home out, but are concerned you may have use for your other items later on and don’t want to get rid of them just yet, invest in Fuller Moving’s various storage services. Don’t throw out stuff you’ll have use for later on – instead keep it out of sight and out of mind until you need it – especially for those big furniture items or clunky pieces of awkward furniture. 

Outside of the plethora of storage options Fuller offers, try to give as much away to friends, family, or to people on online platforms like Facebook Marketplace as possible. In addition to this, donate what you can’t give away! Odds are, this will also be a more low-effort alternative to trashing things anyway, as many people will come to get and move your things out of your home for you when they’re getting stuff for free!

You can also always sell your items on eBay, Facebook, or other platforms. This is a great option for smaller items that won’t be hard to ship. 

Tips on How to Make Your Move Environmentally Friendly

After decluttering your things and packing up all of your items, it’s time to actually tackle the moving process! In the same vein as packing, moving can also be easily made more environmentally friendly and more low waste. You may be moving, but your environment isn’t going anywhere! Take care of the earth during by committing to sustainable moving with these low-waste moving tips.

• Use Environmentally Conscious Movers. First and foremost, it’s incredibly important to use movers that you not only can trust for your moving process, but ones that are also conscious of their footprint on the earth, and who plan the most efficient routes possible. Though there’s only so much that can be done when using large trucks, we try to do what we can do move you smartly and efficiently. That’s why we tailor your move to you as much as possible in order to not only provide you with the best experience but also to avoid wasting services. 
• Reuse Moving Supplies. When finding supplies for packing and moving, try to use blankets, socks, t-shirts, or existing materials as much as possible to pack and protect your things. When looking for boxes, try to ask around to family, friends, or even local stores to see if you can use their extra shipment boxes that would otherwise be thrown away. 

No matter where you’re headed, make sure to prepare for the most sustainable move possible and use Fuller Moving Services for all of your moving services. It’s important to not only have a low-waste move, but also relocation services that will provide you with the best possible experience from start to finish.