Comments on: Green Moving Boxes Made from… Plastic?

By: homeimprovementninja

homeimprovementninja — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 02:12:04 +0000

I started a company in the washington DC area (and also in Florida) that rents plastic reusable moving boxes. It’s called Elf Boxes and the website is http://www.elfboxes.com We’re not a franchise, we’re a family owned and operated company. To answer one of the commenters, it’s about half what you would pay to buy cardboard boxes at a place like Uhaul, Staples, or Home Depot.

By: BethTerry

BethTerry — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 04:25:10 +0000

Interesting. I do think the point about the plastic being heavier and therefore requiring more fuel to ship is a valid one. However, I notice the writer doesn’t mention all the plastic tape that people use to close up cardboard boxes. Nor does he/she compare how long the plastic bins last vs. cardboard boxes. I’ll still dumpster dive for used boxes and seal them with paper tape. But I don’t think recycled, reusable plastic bins are as evil as the writer suggests… especially if you’re only moving a short distance.

By: robert

robert — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 19:31:04 +0000

Please read:
http://www.citymove.ca/2012/01/03/the-worst-of-2011-plastic-moving-crates-vancouver/for a discussion of the negatives — and green-washing — in plastic moving crates.

By: Find Free & Green Moving Boxes

Find Free & Green Moving Boxes — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 13:39:56 +0000

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By: Kelly

Kelly — Fri, 06 May 2011 22:24:55 +0000

FREE PLASTIC MOVING BOXES another great reason so DO USE KELLY’S MOVING COMPANY This is a great moving company as they offer the free rental of plastic moving boxes when you move with them and also they a connection with a few of the well known plastic moving box renters in toronto area so they can get you special pricing there also.The website is www. kellysmoving.ca

By: AJ

AJ — Sat, 11 Sep 2010 17:51:29 +0000

BLAH,BLAH, BLAH….. DOES IT SAVE ME MONEY? WHAT DOES IT COST,HIDDEN COST?

By: Theo @ DIYHomeSolarPanels.org

Theo @ DIYHomeSolarPanels.org — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 13:07:37 +0000

Great idea, hopefully this will catch on and go nationwide, worldwide??. Everything starts somewhere! Love the photos by the way.

By: FROGBOX

FROGBOX — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 23:23:53 +0000

Great article! FROGBOX is now open in Toronto Ontario. This is our third location -we already deliver moving boxes and moving supplies in Vancouver, British Columbia and Seattle, Washington. If you’re moving in one of our cities check out http://www.frogbox.com.

By: Al @ las vegas movers

Al @ las vegas movers — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 02:58:53 +0000

All this stuff in the news about green this and green that. The government talking about green jobs. I would say to myself ” what a waste of time, how is this going to create jobs” WELL! I’m telling you that you just opened my eyes to the possibilities and the endless ideas to create green jobs. This is the new age and just more proof why the American way of life and business is so great. Wow.

By: Green Moving

Green Moving — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:26 +0000

When moving, being “green” seems to be something people and businesses don’t think a lot about. Especially when it comes to moving your business, being environmentally friendly doesn’t have to be a pain. The “green-boxes” is a great place to start. Also, consider looking for a moving company who will move your furniture (dressers, filing cabinets, etc.) with the contents still inside. This requires NO boxes, and with the right equipment it is entirely possible.