Who We Are

Carbon Crates is a sustainable, eco-friendly business providing reusable moving Crates and supplies to individuals and businesses. Our goal is to reduce waste and lower the carbon footprint associated with traditional cardboard boxes used in the moving industry. most importantly, we exist to provide a convenient, cost-effective, and environmentally responsible alternative for people relocating or organizing their spaces.

Why Carbon Crates?

An average move utilizes 80-100 boxes with those boxes often ending up in landfills after a single use. While cardboard boxes can also be made from recycled cardboard, they break down over time and emit carbon dioxide / other greenhouse gases, leaving a carbon footprint. choosing to replace your typical cardboard box with a carbon crate on your next move has compelling advantages:

  • Ditch the cardboard and tape for our reusable, plastic crates! If you use our rentable crates, you no longer need to store or dispose of unwanted cardboard boxes once you’ve unpacked. Carbon Crates is not only hassle-free, but eco-friendly by reducing the demand for single-use cardboard boxes and tape.

  • While Carbon Crates are comparably priced to the average cost of cardboard boxes and tape needed for your move, they are more convenient as they require no assembly, no tape with the built-in lid, and will save you time with our free delivery and pick-up.

  • Carbon Crates are reusable plastic crates that are strong and durable. Our crates can reliably protect and keep your items intact during the moving process. They also have ergonomic handles for easier carrying/loading and are stackable, which movers love.

  • We recognize that your time is valuable, especially when it comes to packing. Carbon Crates rental packages are easy to order and use. Once you determine how many crates (or other moving supplies) you need, we’ll deliver right to your door. No more time spent assembling, taping, or disassembling boxes; our crates are ready to be packed up as soon as we drop them off. With our flexible rental periods, you can pack and unpack at your own pace.

Meet the Founders…

WE’RE THE STAFFORDS (Allie & Matt), the passionate co-founders behind carbon crates and are so happy you’re here! Click below to learn a little more about us and join us on our journey towards a more sustainable, eco-conscious future with carbon crates.

  • I was born in Iowa and raised in Illinois. Growing up, I loved sports and was a competitive basketball and softball player. I was recruited to play softball at Georgetown University in Washington D.C. where I double majored in marketing and management. After graduating, I made my way to Duluth, MN to be closer to family and to start my career in marketing. To meet new people, I joined the slow pitch softball team at work and met Matt. The rest is history! We now are married with a beautiful baby boy named Jack and live in Minneapolis.

    I am passionate about building brands and making a positive impact for both our community and planet, so am ecstatic to start this sustainable business serving the Twin Cities.

  • I was born and raised in the South Metro and graduated from the University of North Dakota with a degree in Economics. After graduating, I lived and worked in Duluth, MN until 2020 when my future wife at the time (Allie) and I moved back to the Twin Cities to explore other opportunities and be closer to family.

    In 2020, I started a moving company (Stafford Moving Company) with my brother and have been looking for other opportunities to help the moving industry become more eco-friendly ever since. I realized how wasteful cardboard moving boxes are and decided to look at reusable and recyclable containers that would also save time/money on your move.

    I enjoy spending time with my family, going to Twins games with my wife and raising our son, Jack.

    Thank you for considering using our crates for your next move.