Wax paper is useful when microwaving food, preventing splatters without melting food into the container. It's handy for wrapping up food such as sandwiches. The package features an easy-tear cut bar, so ripping off a piece is easy. It is biodegradable and compostable. Packaging contains 35% post-consumer content and 100% total recovered content. Sturdy, with a melting point of 137 degrees F.