Uses vegetable or soy oil as a base, rather than petroleum.

Contains paper pulp that came from responsibly-managed forests.

Does not contain any fossil fuel plastics.

Contains a significant proportion of recycled material.

Made from materials that can regenerate on a human time scale and be responsibly managed.

Breaks down into elements found in nature when exposed to light, air, and moisture.

Breaks down into natural components that become part of healthy soil.

Can be recycled by at least 50% of the US population through curbside programs.