The Gimme 5 program was launched in 2009 by Preserve, a sustainable consumer products company, to provide #5 plastic recycling options. It places collection bins in over 200 Whole Foods stores and select independent markets across the US. The program also offers mail-in recycling for #5 plastics like polypropylene which are often landfilled but can be used to make new Preserve products. The mobile app allows users to locate drop-off locations, share recycling actions, earn rewards points, track their recycling, and get updates on the Gimme 5 program.