BioBowl paper is sourced from managed plantations and coated with Ingeo - a bioplastic made from plants, not oil | Producing our bioplastic cup lining results in 75% less greenhouse gases than the conventional plastic it replaces | We use a heavy-duty, premium quality board giving our bowls superior stability, better lid fit and insulation | They are suitable for both hot and cold foods and are soup-safe, an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional soups bowls or ice cream bowls | Printed using eco-friendly soy-based or water-based inks | These bowls and bioplastic lid options have a 12-month shelf life | These bowls are compostable in a commercial facility and recyclable in most kerb-side recycling, like milk cartons | BioPak PET clear lids are leak proof and suitable for cold food only | They are not suitable for the microwave or oven