Moving can be an exciting time for your business, but with so many tasks on your to-do list, you may forget to consider how your relocation may impact the environment. Taking steps to make your move more eco-friendly can reduce waste and your company’s carbon footprint, especially during the packing phase, which can often produce excess waste. Using reusable crates, decluttering before moving day, liquidating or donating unwanted furniture, recycling, and contacting our experienced team at CRS Moving & Storage can help make your move more sustainable and stress-free.
CRS Moving & Storage is a one-stop shop for all your moving needs. Not only do we handle every aspect of your relocation, but we also strive to reduce waste during the process. Our professional team has over a decade of experience moving businesses of all sizes, so we understand what it takes to achieve a successful relocation. This dedication and comprehensive support allow you to focus on running your company while we ensure a smooth, green transition to your new space.
5 Ways to Reduce Waste When Packing For Your Move
According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, 292.4 million tons of municipal solid waste was generated in 2018. While the impact of this waste may be on your mind when planning and packing for your office move, you may not know how to minimize its environmental impact. Some ways to make your packing practices more sustainable include the following:
Hiring a Trusted Moving Company
When looking for a moving company you can trust, it’s important to consider how they can help make your move more eco-friendly. At CRS Moving & Storage, we use little to no cardboard, meaning we save over 1,000 trees annually. This way, you don’t have to worry about your company contributing to the paper industry’s immense water use. Moreover, having our skilled team guide you through our green process takes the weight off your shoulders, allowing you to still focus on your business.
Utilizing Reusable Packing Materials
When packing your furniture, supplies, and other items, we use reusable crates instead of cardboard. We even offer custom crating for your oddly-sized belongings. This helps avoid using plastic products that cannot be recycled or reused. With these sustainable materials, our team can properly pack your items so they arrive at your new space damage-free.
Decluttering Before Moving Day
Before moving day, decluttering your space can help you get organized, give unwanted items a new home, and use fewer trucks for your relocation. Trucks produce greenhouse gasses that can negatively impact the environment, so getting rid of what you don’t need can reduce the amount of pollution your move produces.
Liquidating or Donating
When decluttering your unwanted items, instead of throwing them away so they end up in a landfill, you can liquidate them or donate them to be reused. At CRS Moving & Storage, we offer liquidation services to sell or donate your furniture. These services give your good-quality furniture a new life and save you money to spend on other sustainable moving practices.
Recycling Supplies
Packing for a commercial move often produces a lot of waste, including boxes, pens, paper, and folders. You may also have technology you do not want to bring to your new space, which must be thrown away correctly. Instead of throwing these items away after your move, we offer waste management services that help repurpose your technology to prevent the disposal of toxic materials.
Learn More About Eco-Friendly Packing With the Experienced Team at CRS Moving & Storage
With the environment becoming a growing concern in every aspect of our lives, it is important to think about how to make your move more sustainable. While the packing process often produces excess waste, contacting a seasoned moving company, using green materials, and donating and recycling unwanted items can make a major difference. At CRS Moving & Storage, we are a one-stop shop for all your moving needs, including services to make your move more eco-friendly.
Our professionals have worked together for over a decade and have successfully moved over 5,000 businesses. With this experience, our climate-controlled warehouses, and personalized services, you can trust us to effectively and efficiently manage every aspect of your relocation with the highest quality care and attention. To learn more about planning your eco-friendly office move, call us at (718) 424-6000 or fill out our contact form to schedule a free planning and logistics session.
