The rising level of alarm at the fate of the planet serves to show that we as humans have been ignoring a massive issue for a long time, and the only way in which to battle such a problem is to be diligent in solving it in every single part of our lives. Of course everyone knows that they should be driving their cars less, recycling and not using as much power, but if the human race is to really succeed, it needs to apply the same eco-rules to absolutely everything, and this includes removals. Your removal will contribute to environmental issues in many more ways than you may have expected, and it is essential that you are able to help in those ways as well. The fact of the matter is that there are not enough people in the world trying to help, so it is upon those who are conscientious to carry the weight of these members of the population and to do their bit in the hope that it changes minds elsewhere over time. So, how to ensure that your removal is as green as possible? Well, starting with the obvious, you need to look at your method of transport. Of course, there are no completely green ways to move a heavy load at the moment, electric cars and vans may exist, but they are not widely available in ways that are suited to the job, so how can you make your removal van more environmentally friendly? Some petrol van are being made in a way that uses fuel in a much more responsible and economical way, meaning that less is used for longer results. If you combine the use of these vans with offsetting your carbon emissions, then it is likely that you can reduce your actual impact on the environment to a neutral position. However, this is costly, and whilst offsetting is a good stop gap, it does not actually contribute to solving the issues at hand. Be sure that you are recycling everything at all times, as moving house produces a lot of waste. You will no doubt find that there are ways in which you can organize the whole process in which you apply all waste to a recycling container when you are packing and unpacking. Before you even start packing, there will be a lot of throwing away of unwanted materials and possessions, so it is pretty essential that you are ridding yourself of these things in a responsible way, rather than just sending a mountain of stuff to the landfill site. Try charity shops or garage sales, to ensure that you give your items the best chance possible of being enjoyed by others who may want them, and if that does not work, take them to the appropriate recycling facility. The most impacting way of ensuring that your move is as green as possible is to ensure that you can make a change in your new home. Moving house is a perfect time to look in to new energy providers, and to ensure that you are getting your energy in a responsible way. Look into insulating the house properly, as well as growing vegetables and starting compost heaps for your waste, as these different things can make a huge difference overall. You will likely find that the results save you fair bit of cash in the long run as well, so it is well worth the effort!