The Eco-Friendly Side of Self-Storage: How It Can Help Reduce Waste

When considering sustainable practices, self-storage likely doesn't make the cut. And yet, it turns out that these ubiquitous facilities have a role, albeit a limited one, in pushing us toward more eco-friendly lifestyles. Here’s how self-storage aligns with sustainable living: It helps us keep things for longer. Popular minimalism and decluttering movements push us to get rid of stuff. But if a beloved piece of furniture isn't making you happy because it's buried under boxes, and if a summer fan isn't useful when you're trying to stay warm in December, then it makes perfect sense to turn your underused bedroom into a self-storage unit and reclaim your living space.

Donation and sale items can be stored in storage units while waiting to be sent to their second homes. When you have unwanted items that are not quite ready to be thrown out, but also not quite ready to stay in your space, a storage unit can serve as a holding pen. This might sound depressing, but it is actually a much healthier and more eco-friendly approach than tossing usable but unwanted items into landfills. Every item that finds a second life is one less item that needed to be manufactured.

A growing number of contemporary storage units are taking the path of eco-friendliness, utilizing solar power, energy-efficient lighting, and onsite recycling to minimize their impact on the planet. By selecting a storage facility that embodies these values, you're not just conserving resources in the present. You're also setting an example for future generations on how to do the same.