# Eco-Friendly Moving By Bamboo Magazine | Published 2007-04-12 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-friendly-moving References: [springwise](http://www.springwise.com/eco_sustainability/ecofriendly_pack_and_move_solu/) & [earthfriendlymoving](http://www.earthfriendlymoving.com/) Say goodbye to bubble wrap, styrofoam “packing peanuts” and cardboard boxes. Earth Friendly Moving will rent you a [plastic box made of recyclable material](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plastic-pallet-boxes) for a buck a week, and will deliver the boxes in their bio-fuelled truck. They also offer a number of [environmentally friendly packing supplies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovative-packaging-solution), including “poop pallets,” made from [recycled baby diapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/myecoworld). The company operates in California, with plans to expand across the U.S. in 2007. **Implications** - Earth Friendly Moving is a great way to reduce your carbon footprint and contribute to the well-being of the planet. No matter where you live, consider these healthy planet options for future moving. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sustainable Packaging:** Earth Friendly Moving's use of recyclable plastic boxes and eco-friendly packing supplies highlights the growing trend towards sustainable packaging in the moving industry. - **Green Logistics:** The company's bio-fueled truck and commitment to reducing carbon footprint reflects the rising demand for green logistics solutions in the transportation industry. - **Circular Economy:** By renting out reusable plastic boxes and using recycled materials, Earth Friendly Moving is embracing the circular economy model, which presents opportunities for innovation in waste reduction and resource conservation. ### Where This Applies - **Moving and Storage:** Earth Friendly Moving's eco-friendly approach to packaging and logistics has the potential to disrupt the moving and storage industry, encouraging other companies to adopt sustainable practices. - **Sustainability and Environmental Services:** As more businesses and consumers prioritize eco-friendly moving options, the sustainability and environmental services industry will see opportunities for growth and innovation in providing sustainable packaging solutions. - **Transportation and Delivery:** The increasing demand for green logistics solutions, as exemplified by Earth Friendly Moving, presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the transportation and delivery industry, such as the development of bio-fueled vehicles and carbon-neutral delivery services. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainably-Packaged Compact Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mondraker.md) - [Alternative Dry Ice Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thermal-custom-packaging.md) - [Recyclable eCommerce Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-packaging.md) - [Recyclable Reusable Coolers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gochill-cooler.md) - [Recycled Paper Protective Wraps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scotch-cushion-lock.md) - [Eco-Friendly Baby Care Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecopeacos-bath-bundle.md) - [Camera-Equipped Delivery Parcels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/living-packets.md) - [Eco Insulated Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cruz-cool.md) - [Recyclable Apple Packaging Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superfresh-growers-1.md)