How to Move House Sustainably
Moving house and eco-friendly, zero-waste living isn't a pairing you would immediately jump to, but it's definitely worth considering.
Here are a few ways you can pull off a more sustainable move...
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1. Declutter
Before you move, try having a declutter to minimise the amount of belongs you have to move. You can donate to charities, sell and recycle where possible.
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2. Buy Second Hand
Buy second hand or pre-loved furniture for your new home, and if you need to buy, go for long-lasting and avoid cheap flatpack if your budget allows it. If you're on a tight budget, have a go at upcycling something that just needs a bit of TLC!
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3. Eco-Friendly Removal Companies
Research an eco-friendly removal company whose vans run using biodiesel or renewable energy to lower the carbon impact of your move.
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4. Clean Up
Using or making eco-friendly cleaning products to clean both your old and new house. This will reduce the number of harmful chemicals entering the environment.
Check out our Zero-Waste Cleaning blog here>>
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5. Eco Energy
Choose an eco-friendly energy supplier for your new home.
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6. Recycle boxes
Use boxes from supermarkets to pack your stuff or use a company you can rent boxes from and return when finished!
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7. Plastic-Free Packing Tape
When packing your boxes, choose a plastic free tape option. Our Paper Parcel Tape is plastic free, plant based recyclable and biodegradable, so no unnecessary plastic waste from your packing tapes.
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If you're looking to make some changes as part of your house move, or see it as an opportunity to continue in your zero waste journey, have a look at our full range of household products.
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