Time has come for you to move and you
need to act. All sorts
of questions come to your mind even before making such decision. You may get tired by only thinking about
it. People take on the moving process differently: some are easy-going and
embrace it with a positive attitude, and a few take it as a daunting and stressful
process. Time is critical and it will
affect the level of stress and outcome of your moving, that is why we
strongly recommend you planning ahead.
Basic tasks should include packing objects
into suitcases or boxes, empting drawers and cabinets, throwing away unnecessary
stuff, managing what is going where and labelling them, among
others.
An interesting aspect about moving or
relocating is that you can have much of your old or unused belongings recycled or donated.
Recycling has become part of our daily
routines and should be encouraged even more so we can set the example to the
new generations to come. Recycling is the process of making or manufacturing
new products from a product that has originally served its purpose*, this way
contributing to a more sustainable environment.
* http://www.benefits-of-recycling.com/whatisrecycling/
* http://www.benefits-of-recycling.com/whatisrecycling/
In addition, the link below is from Sustainability
Victoria. You will find interesting aspects of how we can contribute to facilitate
and promote environmental sustainability in the use of resources. They offer
the delivery of an integrated waste management and resource efficient programs
which can benefit us all as a community.
We also encourage the donation initiative.
You can make people in need happy with clothes or toys you and your kids are
no longer using, even some kitchen utensils tucked away in your kitchen drawer. You
will be surprised by some stuff you couldn't even remember you still have, and the good memories that those will bring up to you. They are guarantee to put a smile on your face.
Here are a few tips on the packing
process:
· Kitchen
utensils such as plates, mugs, cutlery and all glass or porcelain items are
advisable to be wrapped in paper or bubble wrap; Newspaper would do the job as well.
·
Delicate
items should be put aside and labelled so the movers can carry it carefully;
·
Small
boxes should be heavy in weight because it makes them easier to carry around and to fit into
the truck;
·
Big
boxes should be light in weight;
·
Cabinets or fridge should be emptied in order to avoid any possible damage of items inside units;
·
If
possible, remove the drawers so they can be transported separately;
·
Label
items and boxes. This will save you time and effort when unpacking, and it will serve as a guideline to your movers.
Hope
this article has inspired you towards a more sharing attitude.
The Leader Transport team
