Tips for Making Your Move More Eco-Friendly

July 5th, 2025
Posted in Moving Out Tips

In this blog entry, the professional TriState area residential and commercial moving team here at Noah’s Ark Moving and Storage will detail some useful tips for making your home or business relocation more eco-friendly.

What is the environmental impact of moving?

Creates lots of cardboard waste from boxes, as well as waste from plastic wrap and other single-use packing materials
Single use packing materials often ends up in landfills
Moving can contribute to greenhouse gas emissions

What are the main sources of waste during relocation?

Bubble wrap
Plastic tape
Single use packing materials
Perishable food that hasn’t been properly stored
Cardboard that has gotten wet from food or oil
By reducing use of these materials, you can make your move much more sustainable

What can I use to make my move more sustainable?

Use recycled packing boxes, or rentable plastic bins
Use biodegradable bubble wrap or honeycomb rolls made of paper instead of plastic bubble wrap
Use paper tape instead of plastic tape, as it is biodegradable
Use towels, shirts, blankets, or cloth bags to protect fragile items

What other steps can I follow to make my move more sustainable?

Plan your move far in advance. Make a list of household goods and remove items you no longer use. Donate items to local charities or use NextDoor or Facebook marketplace to sell items you no longer need.
Only work with sustainable packing and moving supplies. Avoid using styrofoam in general. Use paper tape instead of plastic tape. Ask your moving company if you can use reusable plastic bins, or other rentable moving boxes. This will help you create less waste.
Donate unwanted items, or consider recycling them, especially electronics or other non-biodegradable items.
Use green cleaning products to clean your old and new spaces. These include biodegradable cleaning solutions, reusable microfiber cloths, and natural cleaning solutions like vinegar and baking soda.
Consider purchasing energy efficient smart devices and appliances, like programmable thermostats, LED lighting, ‘Energy Star’ labeled appliances, and motion sensor lighting to help reduce your carbon footprint.

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Tips for Making Your Move More Eco-Friendly

July 5th, 2025
Posted in Moving Out Tips

What is the environmental impact of moving?

Creates lots of cardboard waste from boxes, as well as waste from plastic wrap and other single-use packing materials
Single use packing materials often ends up in landfills
Moving can contribute to greenhouse gas emissions

What are the main sources of waste during relocation?

Bubble wrap
Plastic tape
Single use packing materials
Perishable food that hasn’t been properly stored
Cardboard that has gotten wet from food or oil
By reducing use of these materials, you can make your move much more sustainable

What can I use to make my move more sustainable?

Use recycled packing boxes, or rentable plastic bins
Use biodegradable bubble wrap or honeycomb rolls made of paper instead of plastic bubble wrap
Use paper tape instead of plastic tape, as it is biodegradable
Use towels, shirts, blankets, or cloth bags to protect fragile items

What other steps can I follow to make my move more sustainable?

Plan your move far in advance. Make a list of household goods and remove items you no longer use. Donate items to local charities or use NextDoor or Facebook marketplace to sell items you no longer need.
Only work with sustainable packing and moving supplies. Avoid using styrofoam in general. Use paper tape instead of plastic tape. Ask your moving company if you can use reusable plastic bins, or other rentable moving boxes. This will help you create less waste.
Donate unwanted items, or consider recycling them, especially electronics or other non-biodegradable items.
Use green cleaning products to clean your old and new spaces. These include biodegradable cleaning solutions, reusable microfiber cloths, and natural cleaning solutions like vinegar and baking soda.
Consider purchasing energy efficient smart devices and appliances, like programmable thermostats, LED lighting, ‘Energy Star’ labeled appliances, and motion sensor lighting to help reduce your carbon footprint.