All unpacked and settling into a new home? Here’s eight great ways to reuse corrugated boxes. The combination of light weight, strength and affordability make corrugated boxes the universal choice for moving. But what about once you’ve settled into your new home? Sure, corrugated is one of the most readily recyclable materials on the planet — with recovery rates of 71-76% — but that’s not the only way to get the most out of your boxes.