In recent years, many companies and offices have made the decision to proactively reduce their impact on the environment through the use of eco-friendly alternatives. Not only can this be implemented in the way that your workplace operates, but also in the removals procedure, where green solutions can drastically cut down on the amount waste produced.

Careful consideration must be made to how the process is carried out so that you can transform your move into a green move. If you’re planning to make a greener choice to office relocation there are five simple steps to make sure you organize the process and complete the task responsibly.

Recycled packing materials for packaging

The materials you use to pack can play an important role in determining how green the office relocation you are planning is. In these times of climate change you can choose from a variety of green alternatives available in terms of packing materials. These include:

Recycled boxes
Packaging materials that are compostable, low-plastic or recyclable.

Furthermore, careful planning and creative packing can minimise the amount of supplies needed which, consequently, can decrease the amount of waste generated as you unpack at the other end.

Reusing or recycling waste materials and materials after the relocation

No matter the size of your business recycling or reusing your items of waste and packing materials after the move could help in creating a more sustainable workplace. We are aware of the importance of taking a sustainable approach to our work. This is the reason we are determined to recycle all paper packaging and cardboard used on jobs and at our offices.

Recycling WEEE

Based on the HSE The HSE estimates that each year, an estimated 2 million tonnes of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment things like computers, telephones and microwaves and other household appliances are discarded by households and businesses in the UK. Therefore, recycling WEEE is quickly becoming a crucial factor for every business especially those that have large amounts of office electrical equipment.

The secure disposal of these items is a key part of environmentally sound practices That’s why our experts provide a full auditing service to confirm that our clients comply with relevant guidelines and standards.

If you decide to use WEEE recycling to get rid of your computer equipment during an office move, it is a legal obligation for companies to ensure that all confidential information is completely removed. We offer full data removal off all HDDs in order to keep sensitive information from being stolen and used to make fraud.

Choose an environmentally friendly removals company

Utilizing the knowledge of a company that has experience with green office relocations can ensure that the plans are followed up on for a pain-free green move. For example, a green removals company has systems in place to cut down on how much packing material required , which means less waste generated. In addition they are able to recycle or reuse packing materials to you following the move to minimize your environmental impact.

Think about carbon footprint

Transporting all equipment and apparatus from your current workplace to your new premises may require several trips in accordance with the size of your business. Therefore, you should take into consideration the vehicle that you will use to transport the things from A to B.

With plenty of experience in office removals, we are pleased with our eco-friendly policy and our top recycling program to ensure the best environmentally sustainable practices. We offer green-friendly services like:

A waste audit can help you find the optimal recycling solutions for your business
Ongoing education of staff on cutting down on water and energy consumption
Transport plan that is environmentally conscious
Complete water and energy audits
Recycling of all paper and card packaging

To find out more about any our Sutton removal company or recycling services, don’t hesitate to call our helpful team now.