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If 10,000 NY Biters use 10 large used or recycled moving boxes instead of new ones, we'll save 7,350 trees.

The most expensive rental apartment in NYC is a 5,000-sq-ft penthouse in the Trump International Building; one month will set you back $70,000.

Movin’ on Up to the East Side

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MeanGreen Trucking and Transport

We've just launched in the Big Apple, so we've got moving on our minds. And while we can't help you with your crabby new landlord, we can offer a light-green option when it comes to doing the heavy lifting. MeanGreen Trucking and Transport Company may have an ornery name, but it's super eco-friendly. Trucks and vans run on vegetable oil-based biofuels, which cuts down the amount of C02 released into the air, and its Astoria warehouse is solar powered. The company has a soft spot for foliage too: It plants a tree for every move and recommends companies like UsedCardboardBoxes.com for eco-friendlier moving supplies. (Also check Craigslist for other movers looking to offload their boxes for free.) So whether you're heading to the East Side or East L.A., your back - and the planet - will thank you.

Wanna Try?

MeanGreen Trucking and Transport, 4711 25th Ave., Astoria (888-LUV-MEAN). Two movers and a truck, $80/hour.

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