Frequently Asked Questions
- How will buying Preserve help the environment?
- Choosing Preserve Plastic for your green kitchen or office means a sizeable reduction in greenhouse gases emitted, and significantly less water, energy, oil, natural gas, and coal used in making plastic. At least 54% less water than virgin polypropylene At least 64% less greenhouse gases (in CO2 equivalents) than virgin polypropylene At least 75% less oil than virgin polypropylene At least 48% less coal than virgin polypropylene At least 77% less natural gas than virgin polypropylene At least 46% less electricity than virgin polypropylene
- How much post-consumer recycled content do Preserve kitchen products contain?
- Preserve's kitchen items are made from 100% recycled plastic collected from used yogurt containers. We're dedicated to providing products made from only recycled materials to create a sustainable planet. All Preserve products are BPA and melamine free too, making them safer for you, your family, and the environment!
- Is Preserve Kitchen American Made?
- Yes! Dolphin Blue supports locally made products to ensure you’re receiving the most sustainable and environmentally responsible product possible. All Preserve is made in America and carry a significantly smaller ecological footprint than products made overseas. In fact, ALL of our products are made in America! We feel it is important to support local economies and keep jobs in America, all while helping our planet. It’s part of our Triple Bottom Line – People, Planet, and Profits.
- Is Preserve kitchenware recyclable?
- Yes! Preserve's recycled kitchen items are recyclable in communities that recycle #5 plastic. However, the Preserve company requests that rather than recycling in public recycling, you send the plates back to them.
- Is Preserve Kitchenware reusable?
- Yes! Preserve's kitchen products are meant for long term use.
- Are Preserve kitchen products microwave safe?
- The full line of Preserve recycled products won't degrade when heated. However, we don't recommend using our plastics, or any plastics, in the microwave.
- How does Preserve plastic compare to its virgin alternatives?
- Unlike kitchen products produced from virgin materials, our green kitchen products are made from the most ecologically responsible content available, post-consumer recycled plastic! In fact, our plastic kitchen items use at least 54% less water than virgin polypropylene, 64% less greenhouse gases (in CO2 equivalents) than virgin polypropylene, 75% less oil than virgin polypropylene, 48% less coal than virgin polypropylene, 77% less natural gas than virgin polypropylene, and at least 46% less electricity than virgin polypropylene. Our Preserve plastic is also BPA-free as well as melamine free, and made in the USA to keep our local communities and neighborhoods financially strong and socially responsible.
- Who uses Preserve Recyclable Products?
- All sorts of like minded individuals use Preserve plastic kitchen accessories! Preserve food storage, plastic bowls, plastic cutting boards, and plastic measuring cups are made from the highest amount of recyclable materials, and ideal for your green office or home kitchen.
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