Because the cardboard box method involves aerobic decomposition, the compost doesn’t smell. And, the highly-absorbent ash captures moisture, so there isn’t any icky liquid or sludge to deal with.

To a kid, a cardboard box that’s big enough for them to fit inside with a friend or sibling has the potential to be anything: A fort, a plane, a spaceship, an office cubicle, or their own ...

Could cardboard baby boxes save lives in other countries? Using a box that is similar to Finnish baby boxes, the project hopes to save up to 58,000 infant lives in the coming five years.