Preserve makes uses yogurt cups to make toothbrushes, turns takeout containers into tableware and its line of POPi products (Preserve Ocean Plastic Initiative) includes the POPi Shave 5 razor, which is made from ocean plastic. The next-generation razor design suits men and women and includes an ergonomic handle design with a comfortable grip. The razor also includes ceramic-coated blades and a strip with cocoa butter and aloe for a smooth experience. Unlike most disposable plastic razors, these ones can be used with replaceable blades and the POPi Shave 5 razor handle can even be returned to Preserve via a mail-in recycling program.
To further support marine conservation and the health of the oceans, Preserve shares 25% of the proceeds from POPi products sold to non-profits devoted to oceans, beaches and plastic pollution research.
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Why This Trend Is Growing
- Recycled Plastic Products
- Preserve's POPi Shave 5 razor is made from ocean plastic, showcasing the trend of using recycled materials for consumer goods.
- Sustainable Personal Care
- Preserve's ocean plastic razor highlights the trend of incorporating sustainability practices into the personal care industry.
- Circular Economy Initiatives
- Preserve's mail-in recycling program for their razor handle demonstrates the trend of implementing circular economy strategies in product design.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Consumer Goods
- Preserve's use of ocean plastic in their razor presents an opportunity for consumer goods companies to utilize recycled materials in their product lines.
- Personal Care
- Preserve's sustainable razor design opens up opportunities for the personal care industry to create eco-friendly alternatives to disposable plastic products.
- Waste Management
- Preserve's recycling program for their razor handle showcases the potential for waste management companies to play a role in promoting circular economy initiatives.
