# Used Cardboard Boxes

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/used-cardboard-boxes

- Industry: Packaging
- Headquarters: Los Angeles, US
- Website: www.usedcardboardboxes.com
- Latest round: Seed (Aug 25, 2006)
- Investors on record: 1

## About

Used Cardboard Boxes Inc. is a company that specializes in processing and brokering used shipping boxes and gaylord totes, offering cost-effective and sustainable packaging solutions for both businesses and individuals.Used Cardboard Boxes Inc. was founded in 2006 and operates in Los Angeles, US. The company focuses on the sale and recycling of used cardboard boxes, catering primarily to commercial clients. Marty Metro is the CEO and founder, with no previous company founding information available. The company raised USD 0.25 mn in GRANT funding from Chase and LivingSocial in September 2012.Used Cardboard Boxes specializes in the processing and brokering of used gaylord totes and shipping boxes. The company provides a variety of reusable and resellable shipping solutions primarily targeted at commercial clients, helping them reduce costs by offloading surplus packaging materials. Additionally, they offer Earth-Friendly Moving Kits, which include used cardboard boxes in various sizes for residential moving needs. The firm serves markets throughout the United States, emphasizing sustainable practices in packaging.Used Cardboard Boxes generates revenue through a business-to-business model, purchasing surplus gaylord totes and shipping boxes from large companies and reselling them at lower costs than new alternatives. Transactions are structured as direct sales, allowing corporate clients to receive immediate rebates. Alongside bulk purchases, the company also sells moving kits that mix used boxes with new supplies, providing an appealing option for consumers. The pricing strategy focuses on affordability and value, supporting the firm’s sustainability commitment and customer loyalty.Looking forward, Used Cardboard Boxes plans to leverage the recent USD 0.25 mn GRANT funding to enhance its product offerings and expand into new markets. Upcoming initiatives include the introduction of innovative packaging solutions aimed at increasing efficiency and sustainability. The company is targeting expansion across additional states within the US by 2025, focusing on regions where demand for eco-friendly packaging is growing. These strategic developments are designed to solidify their market position and address the increasing need for sustainable packing solutions.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Aug 25, 2006 — Funk Ventures

## Investors

- Funk Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/funk-ventures) — Seed