Product Review - Preserve Colander

The old plastic colander I used broke one day so I needed to buy a new one. I went to Target and bought a new colander made from recycled plastic. It's made by Preserve, the same company that makes the toothbrushes I use. The first thing you notice is how strong, sturdy, and heavy the colander is. You could drop a bomb on this thing and it wouldn't even get a scratch. Here are some other features:

Made with 100% recycled #5 plastic and 100% recyclable

Easy-grip handles

Fast draining

Two convenient sizes

Sturdy and durable

Dishwasher safe

BPA free

Made in USA

Why should you buy products made with recycled content? In the case of my Preserve plastic colander, it requires:

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

The colander works great. Sure, it cost a few bucks more that my old colander, but this one is much more durable, made from recycled material, and was made in the good ol' USA.

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Product Review: Preserve Toothbrush

More and more companies are offering products with recycled content. One such product is the Preserve toothbrush. It is made from 100% recycled plastic from yogurt cups. The company's website allows consumers to download a postage-paid label to send the toothbrush back to the company. The plastic handle is "down-cycled" into plastic lumber for picnic tables and deck material. I was able to purchase this toothbrush at my local Target for a little more than $2.00. This was even less expensive than the name brand toothbrushes typically sold.

I recommend that you give the Preserve toothbrush a try. It's less expensive than name brand toothbrushes, cleans your teeth well, and keeps waste out of our landfills. Preserve products are also manufactured in the USA. Pick one up and try one today!

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