Description No Petroleum Products Some paper bags are coated with paraffin wax which is made from non-renewable petroleum resources. Using If You Care FSC Certified 100% Unbleached Paper Snack and Sandwich Bags will help reduce the use of petroleum products and the amount of pollution in the environment. Uses If You Care FSC Certified 100% Unbleached Paper Snack and Sandwich Bags are perfect for packing snacks, cookies and sandwiches. The greaseproof paper provides a natural barrier making the bags ideal for muffins, potato chips or nuts, and for sandwiches that use mayonnaise, butter or oil. The bags are also suitable for use in microwave ovens. Product Lifecycle Materials Paper Bag: Paper from FSC Certified forests Unbleached greaseproof paper, totally chlorine free (TCF) Made from Scandinavian spruce trees Natural barrier-not chemically treated No Petroleum Products Cardboard Box: 100% recycled unbleached cardboard Non-toxic glues and inks Environmental Benefits FSC Certified from responsibly managed forests 100% Renewable Resources Totally chlorine-free (TCF) Not chemically treated No petroleum products Minimum waste Usage Great for snacks, cookies and sandwiches Ideal for muffins and nuts, and for sandwiches with mayonnaise or butter Microwave safe Disposal Certified compostable and can be home composted Can be composted in municipal or commercial compost facilities where available Box should be recycled If You Care Certified Compostable Snack & Sandwich Bags are compostable in backyard or home compost facilities. If You Care Certified Compostable Snack & Sandwich Bags are compostable in commercial composting facilities and meet the standards of EN 13432. Appropriate facilities may not exist in your area. Our Product Certifications OK Compost Home. Denotes certification by Vinçotte as compostable in backyard or home composting facilities. This is one of the world\'s only home composting certifications and it is based on the European standard EN 13432. OK Compost. Denotes certification by Vinçotte to be compostable in commercial or municipal composting facilities in compliance with the European standard EN 13432. Seedling. Also denotes certification to be compostable in commercial or municipal composting facilities in compliance with the European standard EN 13432. FSC® & Compostable Certified Unbleached Totally Chlorine-Free (TCF) Quality with integrity Natural barrier properties No paraffin wax Not chemically treated Keeps bread soft up to 6 hours Kosher