While it’s great that cardboard boxes can be recycled, you don’t have to use them if you don’t want to. You can avoid the needless landfilling of moving boxes by opting instead for those that can be reused in a subsequent relocation. Make use of any soft items you have on hand, such as old newspapers, towels, t-shirts, etc., when packing. You can use anything, including the towels you intend to use upon arrival, to protect the fragile items you are transporting. Sheets, blankets, and other supple household items will do in a pinch.