Ways Moving Companies Can Reduce Environmental Impact
By nature, moving companies have a tough time being environmentally friendly. We drive big trucks. We pack and unpack boxes that are, more often than not, thrown away after use. Still, there are steps moving companies can take to lessen the negative impact, such as:
- Combining Smaller Shipments for Cross-Country Moves And Shipping Them In One Truck to Dramatically Reduce Fuel Usage
- Lending Reusable Wardrobe Boxes to Our Customers
- Avoiding the Use of Plastic Wrap by Using Moving Blankets to Protect Furniture and Other Large Items
- Using Environmentally Preferred Business Practices, Such as Using Recycled Office Supplies, Switching to Solar or Wind Power, and Servicing the Trucks in an Environmentally Friendly Way
Ways You Can Reduce Environmental Impact
It’s not just the moving company that has a part to play; there are also steps you can take to minimize the negative impact of a move.
- Be sure to dispose of paint, oil, and other household chemicals according to your community’s guidelines.
- Dispose of electronics and appliances in a way that has minimum impact on the environment.
- Rather than throwing away unwanted clothes, non-perishable food items, and household goods, donate them to a local charity.
- Try to source used boxes rather than buying them new.
- Use items such as blankets or towels as padding for fragile items.
One of the best things you can do is to choose a moving company that follows some of the best practices listed in the preceding section. Brouwer Relocation is committed to making changes that are good for the environment, and we already utilize many of those practices.
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Brouwer Relocation has served the Sioux Falls area for decades, and we provide comprehensive moving services, including full-service packing, furniture wrapping, custom crating, short-term storage, and more. As an agent of Atlas Van Lines, we’re part of a nationwide network of moving professionals, so we can easily handle your move anywhere in the country!
Call Brouwer Relocation to learn more or fill out our online form now to request a free consultation with Sioux Falls moving specialist.
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