Gimme 5 (#5 plastics, that is) collection at Whole Foods

You may recall a recent post here about recycled (and recyclable) toothbrushes by Preserve, and their "Gimme 5" collection program. At the time of the original post, there were no collection sites in Minnesota. But, Preserve's "Gimme 5" collection program has started at the Whole Foods at Calhoun Commons (and the St. Paul store as well, though I haven't been there)! At the Minneapolis Whole Foods, the collection bin is located inside the main doors near the exit.

The Gimme 5 program collects #5 plastics - which are 'tub' plastics like yogurt containers - to be recycled into household products such as toothbrushes and razors! These types of plastics currently are not accepted by the city of Minneapolis as part of their curbside recycling program. Simply rinse out your #5 plastics and drop them off in the collection bin at the store. It's that easy!

Preserve products can also be dropped off in the bin, as well as Brita filters. Click here for instructions on how to prepare the Brita filters for recycling.

For the original post about Preserve toothbrushes, click here.