Combined biobased and biodegradable properties offer a perfect balance of beginning of life and end of life sustainability benefits. Composed of at least 69% biobased material including a polypropylene cover made with 25% plant based renewable material. Binder is a USDA Certified Biobased Product. Cover is also formulated to biodegrade in a microbial landfill within five years* versus the hundreds of years it might take normal plastic. Chipboard is made from 100% recycled material. PVC-free, acid-free and archival-safe. Ring assembly is mounted on the back cover to reduce wear on paper and is easy to remove for hassle-free recycling. Clear overlay on front, back and spine for easy customization. Two clear inside pockets provide extra storage for loose documents. A portion of the proceeds from each binder purchased is donated to American Forests. CALIFORNIA NOTICE: California law prohibits any form of "biodegradable", "degradable" or "decomposable" labeling claims on plastic packaging and plastic products. As required by this law, Samsill does not make any such claims for its packaging and products offered for sale in California; nor does Samsill intend to imply to any customer in California that its products will breakdown in a landfill.