Products by The Clear Conscience are made of naturally fallen Areca palm leaves. No palm tree is cut down to harvest the leaves. What otherwise would be waste, now becomes a sustainable product. Each plate is unique, and some dark spots are natural and completely safe. 0% chemicals are used in this process. Our palm leaf bowls and plates are truly pure and as eco-friendly as possible. Our plates are biodegradable, and you can compost them at home! We partner with sustainable farms in India that provide safe, caring and fair working conditions to the manufacturing workers. Have a Clear Conscience using these single-use eco- friendly disposable plates! The next time you host a party, don't burden yourself with piles of dirty dishes or the guilt of throwing away bags of plastic plates - choose our biodegradable dinner plates instead.