Recently, many companies and offices have made the decision to actively reduce their impact on the environment through the use of eco-friendly alternatives. This is not only applied to the way the workplace is run, but also during the removals process where going green could drastically cut down on the amount garbage generated.
A careful consideration needs to be given to how the process is carried out so that you can transform your business move into a sustainable move. If you’re planning to adopt a more sustainable approach to the office relocation Here are five easy steps to ensure you have a plan and approach the task with care.
Recycled packing material
The materials you use to pack will play a significant role in determining how eco-friendly your office move is. In these days of climate-consciousness, there are a plethora of eco-friendly options available for packing materials. These include:
Recycled boxes
Compostable or low-plastic packing supplies
Furthermore, careful planning and clever packing can reduce the amount of materials needed, which can in turn, decrease the amount of waste you generate when you take them out at the other end.
Recycling or reusing waste or items after the relocation
However big your company recycling or reusing your items of waste and packing materials after the move will be a significant step towards creating a more sustainable workplace. We appreciate the importance of taking a green strategy in our work. This is the reason we are determined to recycle all card packaging and paper packing employed on projects and in our offices.
WEEE recycling
According to the HSE The HSE estimates that each year about 2.5 million tonnes Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment items – such as computers, telephones and microwaves – are discarded by householders and companies in the UK. Therefore, recycling WEEE is quickly becoming a crucial issue for all businesses, particularly those with a large amount of office electrical equipment.
The secure disposal of these items is an integral part of environmental best practices This is the reason our experts provide the full auditing service needed to certify that our customers adhere to the relevant guidelines and standards.
If you choose WEEE recycling to get rid of your computer equipment in the course of a office move, it is a legal requirement for large corporations to ensure the confidential information on your computer is removed. We offer complete data removal of all drives in order to protect sensitive data from being stolen and used to make fraud.
Find an environmentally friendly removals company
Hiring the expertise of a company that is experienced in green office moves will ensure that all plans are carried out in a way that is safe for a hassle-free environmentally friendly move. A green Sutton removal company will have systems in place to cut down on packaging materials needed, ensuring that less waste is produced. In addition they are able to recycle or reuse the packing supplies to you following the move to minimize your impact on the environment.
Be aware of carbon footprints
Transporting all equipment and apparatus from your current office to the new location may require a few trips depending on the size of your business. This is why you need to think carefully about the vehicles that you employ to transport things from A to B.
With plenty of experience in office removals, we’re proud of our eco-friendly practices and our first-rate recycling policy to ensure best environment-friendly practices. Green services offered include
A waste audit can help you find the optimal recycling solutions for your business
Continuously educating staff members on cutting down on water and energy consumption
Plan for sustainable transport
Complete water and energy audits
Recycling of all card and paper packing
For further information about any of our office removals or recycling services, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our friendly team today.