Preserve Colanders feel different than other colanders: they're smooth yet easy to hold. Pick one up and you'll see. The angled hole design allows contents to drain and empty quickly and efficiently. They are made from heavyweight plastic and are designed to stand the test of time. It is better for our environment to invest in one colander that will last a lifetime, rather than having to replace ones that crack, rust or break. What's not to love? The large, 3.5-quart size is great for draining large pots of pasta or washing a meals worth of vegetables. Preserve has been putting big ideas into small packages and finding smarter ways to make everyday products since 1996. Preserve recycles and makes all ofour products in the USA. With a "Powered by Leftovers" philosophy, Preserve turns yogurt cups into toothbrushes and take-out containers into cutting boards. All Preserve products for the kitchen, table and bathroom are performance-driven, stylish and made from 100% recycled materials. Whether short-order or gourmet, good cooking depends on good tools. Preserve Kitchen offers beautifully designed items that make a statement in any kitchen. Cooks like them because they are dishwasher safe and stand up to everyday use, and the earth loves them because they're made from 100% recycled BPA-free plastic and post-consumer recycled paper.