If you are getting ready to move, you are probably working on gathering up boxes, packaging materials and other things that you need to pack and transport your items. Before you start buying packing peanuts, bubble wrap and other packaging materials, however, you should consider these tips. Then, you can both save money and help the environment with your packaging material choices.

Do Two Things at Once

Consider doing two things at once when you're packing up your sheets, blankets, towels and clothing. These soft items can be used to cushion your dishes and other breakables. Then, you'll be packing up these items and skipping the need for packaging materials at the same time.

Re-Use Packaging Materials

If you're like many people, you might order things online and have them shipped to your home all the time. These items probably come packaged with packing peanuts, bubble wrap and other packaging materials. Instead of tossing them out, consider hoarding them until your move. Then, you won't have to buy as many packaging materials, and you will be reusing things that you already have. It's even a good idea to let all of your friends and family members know that you are gathering up these materials. Then, your loved ones will be able to get rid of these materials without having to head to the landfill, and you'll be getting the materials that you need for cheap.

Find Others Who Have Recently Moved

Consider putting an ad up on your local online classified pages; in your ad, ask for people who have recently moved to contact you so that you can pick up their moving materials. Many people will probably be grateful that there is someone who is willing to pick up all of these materials and get them out of the way, and you won't have to worry about buying them. Plus, you'll be getting an extra use out of these materials, which is better for the environment. To keep it going, you can even consider putting up an ad when you arrive at your new destination and get unpacked so that someone else who is moving can pick up the boxes and materials.

As you can see, there are ways to both save money and help the environment when acquiring and using your packaging materials for your move. Try these tips, and you're sure to use up less of your budget and feel better about the impact that your move is having on the world around you.

To learn more, contact a company like Security Self Storage.