7 Tips for a More Sustainable Marin

A lot of environmental damage comes from the industrial sector, but our daily lives all have a major impact locally and worldwide. When it comes to junk removal Marin County residents can expect eco-friendly practices from Junk King, and there are many things we can all do to help protect the environment and help out the earth. 

Take care of the things you already own

We live in a consumer culture and there are always newer and better things to buy, but that doesn’t have to mean neglecting the things we already have. When you take better care of your belongings and hold on to them longer, you don’t need to buy replacements as frequently. 

Reuse and repurpose (rather than buying new ‘green’ things)

The act of not buying a new item is generally the greenest purchasing decision. It’s great to look for items marketed as green or eco-friendly, but a lot of non-renewable energy typically gets used producing and shipping everything around. 

If you can upcycle your belongings or find something at a local thrift store, that’s easier on the earth than buying the latest earth-friendly product. When it comes to items fit for junk removal Marin County has a number of charities and non-profits with events and stores for reselling used goods.

Responsible junk removal in Marin County

Nothing lasts forever... except a lot of stuff thrown in landfills. As veterans of junk removal in Marin County, we’ve seen just about everything need to be thrown away, and we know there are better or worse ways to do it. Recycling helps with more than just soda bottles. We can find services like wood and scrap metal recycling to responsibly dispose of debris, or take usable items to donation centers. 

Combine driving trips into one

Planning your errands well and reducing your amount of driving time can drastically reduce the amount of fuel you burn. Whenever you can, hold off on a single errand until you can combine it with others. Even if you have trips to make all over the Marin County area, doing them at once will be less mileage overall.

Buy local, seasonal foods from around Marin County

A lot of resources go into food production and transportation. Eating local foods helps because it means less energy spent trucking food all over the world. When you eat in-season foods, it goes even further because out-of-season foods tend to take a ton of clean water and energy to grow well. We always have so much good food grown in California that there’s no reason to buy many things transported from elsewhere.

Push for certified green buildings

When new buildings sprout up around town, the local community can help encourage developers to use green methods. When the infrastructure and materials of a building are chosen with sustainability in mind, it sets a precedent for environmentally friendly function and helps businesses commit to greener efforts over time.

Develop neighborhood green projects

Great change can begin very locally with neighborhood projects like rainwater collection, special recycling, and gardening. Many neighbors would love to join in but need someone to take the lead first. We’ve seen plenty of great recycling efforts since we do junk removal in Marin County, so we know how much community action helps. Local gardens and green spaces help heighten awareness of sustainability efforts.