SITUATION UPDATE: Each year, Americans throw out more than 12 million tons of furniture, creating mountains of solid waste that have grown 450 percent since 1960. Most of that furniture is cheap, chemical-laden, pressed board furniture that's too toxic to even burn.

Plastic and chemicals are polluting the ecosystems that we all rely on for health and survival. Better Boxes are an eco-friendly and practical alternative to "fast furniture." They have a water-repellent coating that protects and extends their lifespan. And when their useful life is over, they can be recycled along with other cardboard boxes.