The Dixie Basic Plate, Designed Especially For Lightweight Meals And Snacks, Has A Crisper, Cleaner Visual Appeal. Not Only Is It Microwaveable, The Dixie Basic Plate Is Built Strong, To Resist Cuts And Soak-Through And It Stacks Better. A Sleeve Of Dixie Basic Plates Takes Up 1/3 Of The Storage Space As The Same Number Of Foam Plates. Finally And Importantly The Dixie Basic Plate Is Recyclable (Plates May Be Recycled If You Have Access To A Recycler That Accepts Paper Or Plastic Products Containing Food Residue. Such Facilities May Not Be Available In Your Area).