Totes vs. cardboard boxes
Reusable totes cost about the same as a stack of cardboard boxes you use once, and hold up a lot better along the way.
| Feature | Reusable totes | Cardboard boxes |
|---|---|---|
| Setup | Arrives ready to pack | Assemble every box by hand |
| Weather | Waterproof, will not collapse in rain | Falls apart if it gets wet |
| Stacking | Uniform size, stacks securely | Mismatched sizes shift and crush |
| After the move | We pick it up, nothing to break down | Flatten, recycle, or landfill it yourself |
| Cost for a typical move | One flat rental price | $60 to $150+ in boxes and tape you use once |
| Environmental impact | Reused hundreds of times | Single use for most movers |