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Safer, Cleaner Environments: It's Easy Being Green
Moving companies are finally doing their part to save
the
planet. See how this NARPM affiliate is making home a better
place and how it ties into the property management industry.
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Ram Katalan is the
founder and president of
NorthStar Moving Corporation,
recently voted Citysearch “Best Mover” and ‘A’ rated by the Better
Business Bureau. NorthStar
Moving Corporation has been moving residents in and out of buildings for over a decade. The company has redefined the moving
industry as the first to offer eco-Iuxury moving services, elevating basic moving and storage services to a new, unparalleled level of customer service, customized care, and environmental consciousness. |
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Safer, Cleaner Environments
lt's Easy Being Green |
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| Moving residents in and out of a condominium is a constant challenge for a property manager. And, in today's climate, there are other requests and concerns to consider-cost and environmental impact.
Fortunately, there are a few entrants in the moving arena that will not only cater to your every need, but also do it with the smallest carbon footprint possible without any additional costs.
When you hear the term “green moving,” it might invoke images of packing your things in grass and
bamboo baskets. Green moving simply means being conscientious of the environment and using methods that are not harmful to the earth. |
This alleviates any need to leave vehicles idling.
Other steps moving companies can take to lessen their carbon footprint are to use moving boxes made of 100 percent recycled materials, re-use boxes, install skylights and extra windows in warehouses and offices to provide natural light sources, eliminate unnecessary electrical use, and improve insulation to reduce the need for air conditioning and heating. In every business, employees should embrace the green movement recycling bottles, cans, and other materials in the office. You may now question why a green moving company is a concern to property managers.
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The green theme has hit many industries, but it is just now beginning to become popular in the moving industry. And, the demand for green moving is sure to increase.
So why is it important for a moving company to be green, you might ask? Diesel fuel emits harmful toxins into our air and is responsible for the majority of cancer risk from outdoor air pollutants. Diesel particulate matter also contributes to more
than 2,000 premature deaths,
asthma attacks, and other
respiratory problems each year.
These problems are exacerbated
when large vehicles are left idling.
With biodiesel becoming more readily available, an important step for moving companies is to convert their fleet to run completely on biodiesel fuel.
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| It is a cleaner burning fuel made from natural renewable sources such as vegetable oils. In addition, if battery powered liftgates are installed on all trucks, movers can turn off vehicles while the lift gates are still in use.
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| Your biggest assets are your buildings and
your residents. When using a moving
company that takes the extra steps to
be more environmentally-friendly,
you are also gaining a moving company
that goes the extra mile. A property
manager that provides the latest
expertise to ensure their residents'
move is stress-free and carbon-free
will result in a great start to a new
relationship.
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It will also set the
right "green note" for your
residents to use those recycling
containers and help keep your
sanitation bills with the city low.
So, the next time you are qualifying
a moving company, check to see if
they are taking any of these green
steps and help grow the demand for
green movers. We should all be looking
for novel new ways to lessen our carbon footprint and make eco-conscious decisions. It's one easy step.
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