Frequently Asked Questions
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
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!
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.
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.
Yes! Both the Everyday and On The Go lines are meant for long term use.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Yes. All Preserve containers for food are stackable, and excellent for storing cereal, lunches, leftovers, and more!