Preserver Spring 2011

Preserve's Gimme 5 program already provides an outlet to recycle your #5 plastic through the network of over 200 drop off locations nationwide and mail in option for #5 plastic poly-propylene (PP) recycling. Now you can join the Gimme 5 community!

Features:
-Locate your local #5 plastic drop off location, complete with maps
-Track your recycling visits
-Compare your recycling activity to others at your location
-Reference a list of common #5 plastics
-Get the latest news from Gimme 5

Earth Day may be a fleeting memory but if you're like us, it's part of our daily lives. One of the best places to green your life often starts at home. That's where Seventh Generation founder Jeffrey Hollender's newest book comes in.

PLANET HOME: Conscious Choices for Cleaning and Greening the World You Care About Most

Be sure to catch Preserve and Gimme 5 partners Stonyfield Farm and Seventh Generation in the mix. Even if you don't pick up a copy be sure to visit the book's special offers webpage which includes deals on Preserve colanders and food storage.

The partners behind the Preserve Gimme 5 program scoured the country to find avid recyclers. Now we're recognizing your inspiring efforts.

Hearing the call to recognize inspiring recycling efforts, dedicated nominees came out of the woodwork with vibrant examples of stirring and heartwarming recycling activities in their local communities. Profiles emerged of local heroes including the Recycling Runner, the Eco-dentist, the Recycling Nerd, the Social Maven and the Educator. But it was a Massachusetts woman who stood out as the ultimate local hero. Gayle Gordon's role as a Gimme 5 program advocate led to the adoption of the program at her local Whole Foods.

Preserve partner New Generation Energy is making America's neighborhoods healthier and more sustainable by helping nonprofits and small businesses develop and fund green energy projects.

They have created a listing site that promotes a variety of projects nationwide -- from energy-efficiency endeavors in Massachusetts to weatherization enhancements in Minnesota. With the click of a button, eco-conscious individuals can support a project, create greener communities, and lower their carbon footprints. And the donation is just the beginning. The New Generation Energy blog lets supporters track the progress of a project -- and learn more about the community it affects -- with videos, photos, articles, and more.

To learn more about getting your green energy project funded, check out www.newgenerationenergy.org