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The Preserve Toothbrush was developed with dental professionals over a two-year
period and represents the latest in toothbrush design and function. It is constructed
with environmentally friendly materials to let you replace without the waste.
Innovative Construction Materials
The Preserve's materials, all of which are completely recyclable, have been
selected for both performance and their recycled origins.
The Preserve's handle is made of polypropylene. This plastic material was chosen
for its strength and flexibility. It is an efficiently recycled material--its
strength does not break down in the recycling process. Polypropylene's recycling
efficiency means it is commonly reprocessed and cleaned, and we have been able
to hire the best in the business to recycle our plastics. Please see our plastics
recycling section for more on our recycling process.
Polypropylene is also available in many sources of post-consumer and pre-consumer
recycled plastics, labeled #5. Presently our main source is from recycled Stonyfield
Farm® yogurt cups. Read more about our innovative recycling project with
them. After reprocessing, our post-consumer plastics are tested to confirm their
cleanliness - this test is called a "foreign elements reading" which
shows that our cleansed and reprocessed plastics have the same infinitesimal
readings of foreign elements as virgin plastics. Please see our plastics testing
page for more about tests and their results.
The Preserve's materials are also completely recyclable. The handle and bristles
are effectively recycled together--the polypropylene and nylon actually strengthen
as they combine in the recycling process. Preserve's postage-paid envelope assures
that your used brush will be turned into plastic lumber.
Environmentally Friendly!
• The Preserve's handle is made from the highest quality post-consumer
and pre-consumer recycled plastics.
• Join the cycle: Return the Preserve toothbrush to Recycline, we will
grind it to make material for recycled plastic lumber. Our postage-paid return
envelope assures recycling and makes it easy.
• Efficient packaging eliminates unnecessary waste. All of our packaging
is made from recyclable materials, and the reusable brush canister provides
a sanitary holder to keep your brush clean and portable.
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