Transitions2earth Biodegradable Small Tongs - 7" - Serving Utensils (500) - Plant a Tree with Each Item Purchased! HIGH HEAT STABLE & SUPER STRONG  Transitions2earth premium quality utensils and cutlery will not melt, deform or dissolve into your food even in very hot foods and soups. Wont bend or collapse. Stands up to repeated use in all types of foods. WASHABLE & REUSABLE  Transitions2earth premium quality utensils and cutlery can be used multiple times and will still look like new after multiple washings in a dishwasher. The high strength and durability of our products allows them to be used many times, further reducing their impact on the environment. BPA-FREE  Transitions2earth premium quality utensils and cutlery are made from FDA certified food grade ingredients that do not contain any harmful BPA chemical. BIODEGRADABLE  LAB TESTED  Transitions2earth premium quality utensils and cutlery have been shown to biodegrade 13% in 59 weeks. Tested using the ASTM D5511 test under conditions that simulate both wetter and biologically active landfills. Wetter or biologically active landfills may not exist in your area. The stated rate and extent of degradation do not mean that the product will continue to decompose or decompose completely. RECYCLABLE  Transitions2earth premium quality utensils and cutlery can be recycled where appropriate recycling facilities exist. Recycling facilities for this product may not be available in your area. Tongs are 7&#034; long 7&#034; Tongs are perfect for meat, cheese, fresh fruit, dried fruit and many more items Transitions2earth was founded in 2004 by 2 business partners in Seattle who were looking for an improved environmental alternative to everything else out there. One of them was in the food service industry and felt that there needed to be better products. The other came out of the product development industry and knew that there were advanced technologies in plastics emerging at that time. After years of research the 2 partners met the founders and owners of the company that makes EcoPure. EcoPure is an additive that enhances biodegradation in anaerobic environments. After rigorous lab testing the 2 partners discovered that by adding EcoPure to their cutlery and serving utensils the products showed rapid degradation when tested with the rigorous ASTMD5511 test. Specifically, the test showed 13% biodegradation after only 59 weeks. The test conditions simulate both wetter and biologically active landfills. Wetter or biologically active landfills may not exist in your area. The stated rate and extent of degradation do not mean that the product will continue to decompose or decompose completely. The 2 founders of Transitions2earth still own and operate their company. Since 2004 Transitions2earth has offered the broadest and best collection of biodegradable cutlery and serving utensils. <span class="a-text-bold">HIGH HEAT STABLE &amp; SUPER STRONG</span>  Transitions2earth premium quality utensils and cutlery will not melt, deform or dissolve into your food even in very hot foods and soups. Wont bend or collapse. Stands up to repeated use in all types of foods. <span class="a-text-bold">WASHABLE &amp; REUSABLE</span>  Transitions2earth premium quality utensils and cutlery can be used multiple times and will still look like new after multiple washings in a dishwasher. The high strength and durability of our products allows them to be used many times, further reducing their impact on the environment. <span class="a-text-bold">BPA-FREE</span>  Transitions2earth premium quality utensils and cutlery are made from FDA certified food grade ingredients that do not contain any harmful BPA chemical. <span class="a-text-bold">BIODEGRADABLE  LAB TESTED</span>  Transitions2earth premium quality utensils and cutlery have been shown to biodegrade 13% in 59 weeks. Tested using the ASTMD5511 test under conditions that simulate both wetter and biologically active landfills. Wetter or biologically active landfills may not exist in your area. The stated rate and extent of degradation do not mean that the product will continue to decompose or decompose completely. <span class="a-text-bold">RECYCLABLE </span> Transitions2earth premium quality utensils and cutlery can be recycled where appropriate recycling facilities exist. Recycling facilities for this product may not be available in your area.