Preserve has made durable, reusable products from recycled #5 plastic for 20 years. So why the switch to single-use, compostable tableware? Since 2003, Preserve has been researching plant-based tableware products, and we finally developed the right line! We also believe that the composting infrastructure has come a long way since 2003. For some gatherings single-use products make sense, and we are excited to offer single-use products that are made from renewable resources and are lighter on the earth.