What are Folium leaf plates / bowls made from?Ans: All Folium tableware is made from 3 to 4 layers of leaves. NO glue NO additives just plain leaves are used to make these plates and bowlsCan these plates / bowls be used for hot and cold foods? Ans: Yes they can be used for hot and cold foodAre these plates / bowls leak proof?Ans: We use 3 to 4 layers of leaves to make these plates and bowls which make them sturdy and leak proof.¿Se pueden utilizar para cenas buffet pesadas?Ans: Estos platos y cuencos son perfectos para cenas buffet pesadas, ya que son resistentes y bonitos. Son completamente compostables y biodegradables, por lo que protegen el medio ambiente en cada fiesta y festivalAre these plates / bowls MICROWAVE SAFE?Ans: Yes - these are microwave safeCan Folium plates / bowls compost in the backyard?Ans: These tableware are made only from leaves and they can easily be composted at home in your backyard composting bin in about 6 to 8 weeks - it goes without saying they compost in any municipal composting facility and goes in your "green bin"Are these plates edible?Ans: Surprisingly we get this question a lot. No these are not edible and go straight to the “green bin” after you finish eating your foodHow are they made?Ans: Few leaves are put together with small bamboo twigs to make a layer. Depending on the size of the plate / bowls, 3 to 4 layers of leaves are put in a mold and briefly heat pressed to create the finished product. The natural wax of the leaves is released during the process to stick the layers together.What sizes and products do you make from leaves?Ans: On this listing you can find all our plates and bowls from the 3 inch dipping bowl to our 11 inch platters. Our women micro entrepreneurs also make straws from coconut palm leaves which are also available for sale.