Unite and Preserve!

Hey Everyone, Niki here.

If you've read my previous posts, you know that I am trying to eliminate the amount of plastic that I use. But, I do recognize that sometimes using a plastic plate or a plastic fork makes life a little easier, for life on the go. If you are going to use plastic, there are some decent options. 

There is PLA corn plastic which is compostably awesome, but in reality, you need to have access to the right composting environment. You need to find a large composting facility, not just your backyard home bin. There are also food containers made from sugercane. Check out The Biodegradable Store for tons of options.  

Another alternative is the Preserve products. They make razors, toothbrushes, eating utensils, plates and cups. A great effort by the people at Recycline. Their products are made out of 100% recycled plastic, and mostly (around 80% of it) from yogurt containers supplied to them by Stonyfield Farms. They teamed up with Stonyfield Farms to do what they can to eliminate plastic waste.

When you think it's time to replace your toothbrush or razor, you can send in your used products (with the Postage Paid Label that you can download from their site) and they will grind the plastic into plastic lumber. (FYI-how often should you replace your toothbrush? Well, according to the ADA, you should replace your toothbrush 4 times a year!) 

So, next time you don’t want to lug your good China dishes to the park for a picnic in Central Park, buy some Preserve Tableware (at Whole Foods)! (You can even put them in the dishwasher and re-use them for future picnics--plastic does not need to mean disposable!)

They are setting a great example for other companies out there: Join forces and make a difference!