Going Green

Going Green Moving Company

Canada Moving’s has partnered with its Official Van Lines (moving network), United Van Lines  and participate in go green programs. With over 200’s locations across Canada, Canada Moving and United care about keeping our local communities clean and green for many years to come. We are dedicated to improving our environment by reducing waste and improving efficiency in our daily operations.

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We are committed to protecting our environment for generations to come.

With over 200 locations from coast-to-coast, United Van Lines has recognized the leadership role we play in keeping Canadian communities clean and green. All of us have incorporated the practices of Reduce, Re-use and Recycle into our daily operations. Our goal is to help make our world a little greener – one move at a time.

Canada Moving’s Go Green Initiatives

Canada Moving and all of United Van Lines Members use cartons that contain recycled material, and Kraft packing paper that is 100% recyclable. All of our offices also work hard to recycle paper, cans, bottles, cardboard and toner cartridges.

  • Regular Scheduled Truck and Trailer Maintenance and/or Trade-ins to Reduce Harmful Emissions.
  • Retiring Containers After 15 Years Service and Giving Them a Second Life as Storage Containers to Local Farms and Other Businesses.
  • Recycling Tires, Packing Paper and Cartons (which contain recycled materials).
  • Using Re-usable Quilted Furniture Pads and Floor Runners.
  • Recycling the Wood, Steel and Cardboard Used at our Container Manufacturing Facility.
  • Recycling Paper, Cans, Bottles, Cardboard and Toner Cartridges in Our Offices.
  • Striving to Become a Paperless Work Environment.

Did You Know?

  • Recycling One Aluminum Can Saves Enough Energy to Provide Power to Your Television for 3 Hours
  • Every Ton of Recycled Office Paper Saves 380 Gallons of Oil and Saves 17 Trees.