Preserve Recycled Tableware & Office Kitchenware

Frequently Asked Questions

• How will buying Preserve Tableware and Kitchen Accessories help the environment?
• Choosing Preserve Plastic 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 does Preserve Tableware and Preserve Kitchenware products contain?
• Preserve Tableware and Kitchenware is 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 Tableware American Made?
• Yes! Dolphin Blue supports locally made products to ensure you’re receiving the most sustainable and environmentally responsible product possible. All Preserve Tableware and Kitchenware products are 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 Tableware and Kitchenware recyclable?
• Yes! Preserve Recycled Tableware and Kitchenware is 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 Tableware reusable?
• Yes! Both the Everyday and On The Go lines are meant for long term use.

• Is Preserve Tableware dishwasher safe?
• Yes! All Preserve cups, plates, bowls, colanders, measuring cups, mixing bowls, food storage containers, and cutting boards are safe to clean at high heats. Use them as long as you want, and then recycled them!

• Are Preserve Tableware and Kitchen products microwave safe?
• The full line of Preserve Kitchen and Tableware products won't degrade when heated. However, we don't recommend using our plastics, or any plastics, in the microwave.

• How do Preserve plastic plates and cups compare to their virgin counterparts?
• Unlike tableware produced from virgin materials, our Preserve plastic plates cups, and recycled items are made from the most ecologically responsible content available, post-consumer recycled plastic! In fact, our plastic plates and cups 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 tableware 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 tableware! Preserve food storage, plastic untensils, cutting boards, measuring cups, collanders, mixing bowls, cookware, and food storage containers are made from the highest amount of recyclable materials, and ideal for your green office or home kitchen.

• Are your Preserve food storage containers stackable?
• Yes. All Preserve containers for food are stackable, and excellent for storing cereal, lunches, leftovers, and more!