MATERIALS: 100% compostable, biodegradable disposable plates. All Earths Natural Alternative plates are environmental-friendly compostable plates. 1-6 months to fully compost at municipal and industrial composting facilities; home composting time may vary from home to home. Earth Natural plates are heavy-duty premium compostable bamboo plates made from quick-growing, sustainable, and renewable plant fiber, including bamboo fiber and sugarcane (bagasse) fiber.FEATURES: Our eco-friendly paper plates are microwavable, thick, and strong, with no plastic or wax lining, unbleached, dye-free, gluten-free, plastic-free, BPA-free, cut-resistant, and oil-resistant. Perfect for serving hot or cold food. Microwave safe up to 248° F (with food). *Caution: Hot and moist foods may cause condensation to form at the bottom of plates. When serving hot food on a wooden table, a trivet is recommended.FOOD: Earth's Natural 6-inch small plates are perfect for appetizers, or desserts such as a slice of cake, pie, ice cream, side salad, quick bits, toddler food, club sandwich, cookies, greasy food, baked beans, and Pet food like wet canned cat food and dog foodOCCASIONS: Earth Natural plates are made from natural unbleached plant fiber with brown, beige color. Perfect for daily meals, party plates, wedding plates, birthday party, picnic, camping, BBQ, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Halloween, baby shower, bridal shower, and other natural, rustic types, or elegant theme gatherings. They are perfect for special events, food service occasions, catering, restaurants, food trucks, and to-go orders.BETTER ALTERNATIVE: Easy cleanup and free your hands from washing dishes. Our eco-friendly products reduce carbon footprint, reduce single-use plastic, decrease waste in landfills, reduce harmful residue in the environment. Save our planet. Better for you, better for the Earth.