___ Each plate is 8 inches in diameter with a slight turned up edge. ___ Made from naturally organic bamboo fiber, non-GMO corn starch, and a food-grade BPA free melamine binding. Safe for dishwasher top rack. Not suitable for microwave or oven use.  ___ Bamboo is the fastest growing plant in the world, growing 1 to 4 inches in a single day. The plant regrows quickly after harvesting, and the plant’s health is actually improved by cutting. As a general rule, each bamboo plant can be re-harvested every three years with zero negative impact on the environment. ___ Our dishes are made from bamboo, corn, and hardening resin. Currently all bamboo food safe products on the market do contain some melamine for hardness and durability; the percentage is minimal, making the dishes reusable, durable, but also mostly biodegradable.