AD|The cost of moving house can be very high. In fact, it can be about £10k on average here in the UK. The cost of moving home is usually the largest expense in a person’s life so we naturally want to make it as cheap as possible.
There are many ways to reduce the cost of moving house and going green is one of them and should be considered in every home move. It’s good for our pockets and it’s so important to think about the impact we have on the environment.
Moving to a new home is a big decision for many families. It involves a lot of planning and consideration. One of the most important considerations is the environmental impact of your move, which can be addressed by following these eco-friendly moving tips.
Use reusable boxes instead of buying new ones
Many people give away their old boxes when they’ve moved house so you can use them without having to buy your own and also recycle them.
You can ask on a community page if anyone has any boxes that you can have – if people have bought large items they can give you the box from it rather than sending it straight to recycling! I see this happen all the time on my local page, it’s great!
Consider your commute
Before you move house, research the location and how far you will have to commute to and from work, school and other places. You should aim to live somewhere that cuts down your travel time so you can reduce how much fuel you use which will save on both money and emissions.
It’s a bonus if you get to save time as well as fuel!
Reduce food waste
Eat as much food as you can before you move to reduce the chance of food waste. This is a great time to check the best before dates on everything to save having to throw food away!
Declutter
Declutter your home before your move and sell any unwanted items on sites like Facebook Market Place and vinted. This is a more sustainable way of getting rid of your things and it can make you some money, too!
Having fewer items also means it’ll be cheaper and easier to move!
Don’t throw old furniture
If you have old items of furniture, give them to a charity shop rather than allowing them to end up in the landfill. Many towns and cities will come and collect your old furniture for free and then refurbish it and sell it to those in need and on low incomes.
Research your delivery company
Check the sustainability plan and the vision of your delivery company to ensure it aligns with your eco-friendly beliefs when looking for a man and van hire company.
Use eco-alternatives to plastic-wrapping
Let’s do away with the single-use plastic bubble wrap. You can use things like towels, bedding, pillows, blankets and clothes to protect your fragile items from breaking and it will cost you nothing.
Use old clothes as rags
Cleaning your old house when you move can be a nightmare, but save on clothes by using old clothes to clean with.
So whether you’re looking for moving van hire London company’s or how to make packing easier – there’s always a way to make it more eco-friendly!