The cardboard used for these plates is unbleached, giving them a more natural look. These plates have a water-based coating resulting in a leak-proof plate, perfect for use with both wet* and dry foods. Once used, the paper plate can be recycled with your paper & card, as long as its not soiled with food. Paper plates made from FSC® material.  The FSC® label ensures that the wood used to make the paper plates comes from well-managed, certified forests. Certified forests are managed in a way that meets the social, economic and ecological needs of present and future generations.  For more information visit www.dunigroup.com