Dtocs Palm Leaf Plates are produced in India from handpicked areca palm leaves. You can dispose of them guilt-free as they are decomposable; when thrown away, they will degrade naturally, transforming into nutrient-rich soil that helps other plants to grow. As these plates are made from matured palm leaves, NO trees are cut in the process. The making of these plates does not cause deforestation and is great for the environment. Our plates are 100% natural and bio-based and are made without exposure to any chemicals or glues, making them a good choice for food consumption. Each plate has slight variations in texture and color that come from the variations in palm leaves that are handpicked. Our plates have a beautiful rustic feel that can be the star of the show at weddings, parties, or BBQs. They have a mild, pleasant, woody scent that does not distract. They are hard and extremely durable (could be mistaken for wood) but are lightweight like paper or cardboard. Our dinnerware products are impressive at handling hot foods and liquids. You can use them safely in a microwave or an oven up to 340F.