If you recycle and invest in energy-efficient products, you can extend your eco-friendly ways to moving as well. Though the process is known to burn a lot of fuel and one-use products, using the following tips will help you reduce your impact on the environment.

4 Earth-Friendly Moving Tips

1. Donate Items

As you prepare to move, you may come across items you no longer want or need. Instead of tossing these items into the trash, donate them to charity. In addition to qualifying you for a tax write-off, you’ll help others in need while keeping items out of the trash. 

2. Use Alternative Packing Supplies

Often, people invest in loads of cardboard boxes, rolls of packing tape, and other supplies that may be wasted after the relocation is complete. Instead, pack your belongings in containers you already have. For instance, use suitcases and grocery totes for clothing and blankets to wrap furniture instead of disposable plastic wrap.

3. Work With Eco-Friendly Movers

Before you select a moving company, talk with various businesses to see if they implement any green initiatives such as not idling moving trucks, reusing boxes, or helping customers recycle. Some green moving companies also use vehicles fueled with biodiesel and reusable foam cushions for packing. 

4. Consume or Donate Food

In the weeks leading up to your move, consume what you have instead of shopping for new ingredients or eating out. Plan menus based on what you have in the refrigerator, freezer, and pantry, and donate unused canned or packaged goods to local food banks. 

Whether you’re moving to Pearl City, Honolulu, Kaneohe, Kailua, Hawaii Kai, or Kapolei, trust M. Dyer & Sons to help you pack and move responsibly and efficiently. Since opening more than 51 years ago, this moving company has given back to the community, donating time and resources to charities like Move for Hunger and the local food bank. Learn more about their services online, or call (808) 456-4200 to request a free quote.