Preserve Gimme 5 is a program that turns disposable items that commonly end up in a landfill into recycled plastic. The program uses a free iPhone app--Preserve Gimme 5, that allows users to locate the nearest #5 plastic drop off center where they can recycle Brita water filters, yogurt cups and other containers, as well as Preserve toothbrushes and disposable razors.

Preserve is the manufacturer of high-quality, super eco-friendly home products, including toothbrushes, razors, kitchen items and tableware. Preserve products carry catchy tag lines like “Powered by leftovers” and “Powered by yogurt cups” (through a partnership with Stonyfield Farm yogurt). Their products are all made in the USA, and Preserve is a B Corp, so you know they pass high standards to certify their sustainability efforts.

The Gimme 5 app is part of the Preserve process of making it easier for consumers to recycle. Preserve also provides the option of mailing used products back to the company to be recycled using pre-paid shipping labels. Preserve has partnered with other major eco-product manufacturers and distributors on the Gimme 5 program, including Seventh Generation (also a B Corp), Tom’s of Maine, Stonyfield Farm and Whole Foods Market. 

Interested in other ways that technology is used to build recycling initiatives? Check out the points and rewards program offered by Recyclebank, or read the Singlebrook blog article, “T4C: Trash Tycoon”, about a popular Facebook game that resulted from a partnership between Guerillapps, TerraCycle, Carbonfund.org and Treehugger.

Singlebrook’s T4C campaign spotlights entrepreneurs and organizations that are using technology in unique ways to scale their ideas and create a massive impact. We are also creating our own high impact T4C projects. Check them out at: singlebrook.com/t4c . Share your stories of T4C or other inspirational resources and tips on Twitter (@Singlebrook) using #SBT4C and on the T4C Facebook group, or contact us to be spotlighted in an upcoming feature interview or blog article!