| With the rising concern about our fragile planet, | | | | recycled plastic wrap, recycled bubble wrap, |
| more people are looking for ways to lead | | | | recycled paper towel, and towels. There are now |
| environmentally friendly lives. This includes | | | | packing peanuts that are made from recycled |
| implementing measures to save energy, recycle, | | | | material as well as bio degradable materials. Wood |
| and protect our natural resources. Recycling has | | | | pallets are often used when moving or shipping |
| become a method that everyone can put into | | | | items, however, there are now plastic pallets that |
| practice. When moving to a new home or | | | | are made of recycled products. This not only |
| apartment, people can use recycled boxes to help | | | | saves trees but saves you money because you |
| protect the environment and save money. | | | | can reuse the pallets. |
| There are many reasons why people choose to | | | | There are a number of economical advantages to |
| recycled boxes when moving, including:o Using | | | | using recycled boxes when moving that include: |
| recycled boxes cuts down on waste because | | | | Buyback Guarantee: Some moving companies will |
| boxes are used more than once.o It is | | | | offer clients a Buyback guarantee for their |
| environmentally friendly. Up to 65% less energy is | | | | moving boxes. They will buy the moving boxes |
| required to make new paper from recycled paper | | | | back after the customer has finished moving. The |
| than from virgin wood. (U.S. Department of | | | | price can vary from full purchase price or a |
| Energy) Every ton of recycled paper saves | | | | percentage of what the customer paid for the |
| approximately 17 trees and millions of gallons of | | | | boxes. |
| water.o Recycled boxes are the same quality and | | | | Take a Box, Leave a Box: Some moving |
| strength as new boxes.o There are many | | | | companies will provide a box drop-off location for |
| economical advantages to using recycled boxeso | | | | companies and individuals so that new customers |
| Box manufacturers have improved boxes and | | | | will be able to take the boxes for their own |
| now make stronger boxes using less material.o | | | | moving needs. |
| There is a growing demand for old corrugated | | | | Moving Box Rentals: Use rentals if possible. Some |
| containers which can economically benefit | | | | companies will rent boxes and supplies to their |
| communities who recycle these containers. | | | | customers. The boxes are usually a heavy plastic. |
| Moving companies that provide recycled boxes | | | | Renting boxes eliminates waste. |
| choose their boxes from factory surplus boxes, | | | | There are other ways one can obtain recycled |
| boxes that contain a minor defect such as size, | | | | moving boxes. Check with supermarkets and |
| type, or misprint, boxes bought from | | | | other store managers to see if they have extra |
| homeowners who have recently moved, as well | | | | boxes. If you are unable to obtain used boxes, |
| as used boxes purchased from other suppliers | | | | purchasing new boxes made from 100% recycled |
| such as self storage companies and national | | | | materials is a good choice. Boxes made from |
| moving companies. | | | | 100% recycled materials are just as strong as |
| It is very easy to obtain environmentally friendly | | | | new boxes. |
| packaging. You can use your own recycled | | | | Everyday more people are doing their part to |
| newspapers or ask your friends to start saving | | | | protect the environment. With millions of people |
| their papers. For delicate items, you can use | | | | moving each year, choosing recycled moving |
| recycled paper and grocery bags which are | | | | boxes has become a positive way to help protect |
| heavier. There are biodegradable pellets that are | | | | the planet. It is good for the environment, |
| made from recycled diapers or corn starch. | | | | community, and your wallet. |
| Environmentally friendly packaging also includes | | | | |