Living alone, I don't use a lot of dishes, so it can take 2-3 weeks (or more sometimes) to dirty enough to run a full load through the dishwasher. I don't like to leave dirty dishes sitting in the dishwasher that long, so I'm always on the lookout for economical environmentally friendly disposable plates/bowls/etc., that are the right size/shape for my needs.I was intrigued when I saw these 32-oz clear salad bowls that are bio-based and compostable. I eat "dinner"-type salads probably 3 times a week, so these looked like they just might work well for that. I took a chance and place my order.I couldn't be happier! These are great -- super size, nice look, NO LIDS which is a plus for me, as I don't need them for my use. The quality is super, too -- they're nice and a little thicker/heavier weight than I expected. With my current usage, 300 of these should last for 2 years, and at less than twenty cents per bowl, this is a bargain.They're only good for cold items -- they'll melt if exposed to hot liquids (so no soup, etc.). That's OK for me -- I got them specifically for cold salads, and they're absolutely perfect for that.