BecoThings' eco-friendly feeding set is made from a waste plant material, so while they last for years in your home they will biodegrade a lot quicker than normal plastic products when they end up in landfill. As the feeding set is made from natural plant fibres it doesn't give off any nasty chemicals and is BPA and Phthalate free. It is also durable and dish washer friendly, lasting for years in the home, just like a melamine or plastic tableware set.