Cardboard moving boxes are the most essential items in packing for a move. But did you know that using these boxes can cause huge problems on the environment? It takes about 17 full grown trees to make a ton of cardboard material. And while many of the cardboard boxes available these days are made of recycled materials, it does not do the environment any good either, considering the fuel that has to be consumed just to ship the recycled materials to Asia then back to the West. There is a cheaper and greener way to acquire boxes for your move. Used boxes are without a doubt the cheapest and most effective way to get moving boxes. You can get them free online and in supermarkets. Yes, there are websites that are actually giving out free moving boxes. All you have to do is fill out a form which includes your name and email address. There are many people out there who have no idea what to do with their moving boxes after a move. Surf the net and type 'free moving boxes exchange' in your search engine to know more about these websites. As you can see, moving boxes shouldn't cost you an arm and a leg. Just look around and you'll find used boxes that are still sturdy enough for one more use. However, be sure to keep them away from spills and moist so as not to weaken their construction.  

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