Moisture exposure is a common risk for corrugated fiberboard boxes (CFB) during transport, handling, or storage, especially in humid environments or due to accidental water contact. Boxes that have gotten wet are often seen as unsafe and not strong, so they are thrown away. However, this practice contributes to unnecessary material waste and higher environmental impact. This study aims to examine whether corrugated boxes that have been exposed to water and subsequently dried can retain sufficient compression strength to allow for safe use. In this study, the potential for strength recovery of CFB following water exposure and drying was investigated. The samples were immersed in water for a defined period to simulate realistic exposure scenarios, then dried under controlled conditions. Following this, Box Compression Tests (BCT) were carried out to evaluate the remaining compression strength. The results showed that while compression strength decreases due to water exposure, a significant portion of it can be recovered after drying, depending on the material structure and exposure duration, with reductions ranging from 17 % to 31 %. These findings suggest that moisture-affected boxes may remain suitable for use, which questions the default approach of immediate disposal. By quantifying post-drying strength loss, this research supports data-driven decisions in packaging use, potentially reducing material waste and promoting more sustainable logistics practices.