Sugarcane is a renewable and sustainable resource which makes these plates completely eco-friendly, and compostable for maximum convenience. They can decompose entirely in 3 to 6 months. Durable, they can hold hot, wet, or oily foods without leaking and are cut resistant to prevent unfortunate puncturing or ripping and tearing. Hot food items may cause plates to "sweat" but they hold their strength and are a wonderful alternative to polystyrene, paper, and plastic tableware. They can also withstand heat up to 212 degrees F, and are freezer and microwave safe