Are you getting ready to move? Our experts at Alex Moving & Storage are here to share some advice on how to make it an eco-friendly process! Odds are you already have a lot on your mind with all the planning and preparations involved with relocating, and the last thing you want is to think about something else. 

That’s why we’re here only with simple and easy tips that are easy for you to do and will actually benefit you in the long run as well as the planet! So, here are five simple tips for planning and executing an environmentally friendly relocation: 

  1. Pack Effectively & Efficiently
  2. Use Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products
  3. Opt for Energy-Efficient Lighting
  4. Plant a Garden at the New Home
  5. Choose a Moving Company Whose Vision Aligns with Yours 

1. Pack Effectively & Efficiently

When it comes to a move, you’re going to be focusing a lot of energy on packing, so it makes sense that you should try to make this process as environmentally friendly as possible. Fortunately, there are a lot of ways you can do that. 

For starters, take some time to declutter your space before you begin packing things up. By taking this time to organize, you can separate items that you don’t want anymore and donate, sell, or recycle them. This also gives you a chance to move things out of storage and get all your belongings in one place, which will save on gas when it comes time to move everything. 

Moreover, you can use reusable containers and moving supplies, so you don’t have to throw as much away once you’re finished unpacking. You can typically get these from your hired movers, or you can use boxes and other materials around your house!

2. Use Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products

Between your old house and the new one, you’re going to have a lot of cleaning to do. Since there is no way around it, the best thing you can do is use eco-friendly cleaning products. The good news is there are so many alternatives available out there for purchase. Plus, you can use DIY mixtures as well such as baking soda mixtures. 

3. Opt Energy-Efficient Lighting

Once you’re settled into your new home, there is even more you can do to maintain an environmentally friendly lifestyle. One big action you can take is implementing energy-efficient lighting alternatives throughout your home. This includes: 

  • Eco-Friendly Lightbulbs
  • Installing Solar Panels
  • Adding Skylights for Natural Light

…and more!

4. Plant a Garden at the New Home

Another thing you can do once you’re settled in your new home is plant a garden! On top of providing food and herbs that you’ll no longer have to buy at the store, gardening cleans the air and soil around your property. Overall, this will improve your day-to-day life and the planet as a whole! 

5. Choose a Moving Company Whose Vision Aligns with Yours

If you’re hiring a moving company to help with your upcoming relocation, that team is going to have their hands in every aspect of the process, so it’s within your best interest to choose movers that implement eco-friendly practices in their every-day business. 

If you’re in the Orange County area and need a moving and storage company like that, look no further than Alex Moving & Storage. Our team has over three decades of experience under our belt handling all types of moves, and we go above and beyond to provide recycled packing materials and efficient transportation to minimize our effect on the planet. 

Whether you have more questions about eco-friendly moving practices, or you’re ready to start planning your own move, you can reach out to our team to schedule a free appointment today!