Is the cardboard alive?
Cardboard has a lifecycle. Our work honors that lifecycle.
Can I donate money?
No. The organization currently accepts only attention, dry storage, and symbolic concern.
What happens after adoption?
Most cardboard enters a period of domestic observation before eventual recycling or compost, depending on condition and household readiness.
Can I return cardboard?
Returns are handled case by case by the Rehoming Committee.
What if my cardboard gets wet?
Move it to a dry, well-ventilated area. Speak calmly. Do not over-tape.
Is this a real organization?
Cardboard Rescue and Repair is a ceremonial community effort dedicated to the dignity of corrugated materials.
What is "socially uncertain" cardboard?
Cardboard found in an ambiguous zone — neither inside nor outside, neither trash nor treasure. You will know it when you see it.
Do you accept Amazon boxes?
All boxes are received without judgment. Their origins are their own.
Can I name the cardboard?
Names are not discouraged. The cardboard reserves the right to remain anonymous.
Is flattening allowed?
Flattening is an outcome, not a goal. We do not encourage it.
Can I foster more than one box at a time?
The Foster Network recommends one box per emotional bandwidth unit.
How do I know if cardboard needs intervention?
If you are asking, it probably does.
Is glue acceptable?
Tape is preferred. Glue is a private matter.
Is there a waitlist?
The placement ledger moves at committee speed.
What if I find cardboard at a parade?
Submit a sighting report using the official form. Do not move it without committee guidance.