A brainstorm about self-storage
Storage containers are indeed an excellent green option. But you're appalled at the waste involved in packing. How can you pack your moving storage container while still going green? Moving boxes, a prime source of waste, are the place where a little effort on your part can make the biggest impact on the environment. Rather than giving in to the temptation of convenience and buying a stack of new boxes from the moving company, check Freecycle, Craigslist, and other classifieds sections in your area for used boxes that people are giving away for free or for cheap. If you live in even a moderately large city, you can stock up with more boxes than you will ever need in no time at all.