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Moving can be an exciting and busy time in your life. You’ve got a new home or apartment, and you’re gearing up to get everything ready for the move. For a growing number of people today, moving is also a way to help the environment.As more people become aware of the sustainability movement, they’re now looking for ways to help our environment by using recycled materials to reduce how much waste we generate. That’s a key reason why people are starting to use sustainable packaging materials when they’re planning a move or relocation.Sustainable packaging is all about using those materials that reduce our environmental impact, and the good news is it’s a growing industry. There’s even an organization, the Sustainable Packaging Coalition, offering online tutorials for people who want to learn more about how they can make a difference.So if you’re planning a move, here are tips on smart sustainable packing solutions.
What is the Sustainable Packaging Movement?
The sustainability movement has been encouraging people to recycle products more often and to products that won’t end up in our landfills. For sustainable packaging, that means using recycled and recyclable materials. Fortunately, as more people have become interested in sustainability, manufacturers have responded by creating packaging products that focus on reusability, and that are compostable and biodegradable. One of the reasons why recycled packaging materials are becoming more popular is that Americans generate nearly 80 million tons of packing waste each year, according to reports from the Environmental Protection Agency. That’s a key reason why packaging has come in for a sustainable makeover. If you’re moving and want to do it in an eco-friendly way, here are the best ways to do that.
Smart Ways to Use Sustainable Packaging During Your Move
We all know how it is with moving — you need all these boxes and other supplies to pack everything for the transition, but then what to do with all that material afterward? Glad you asked! Before you begin packing your belongings, try gearing up ...
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June 16th, 2020