Do you want to help save the planet while accurately tracking your weight? Then the TAYLOR Greenliving bath scale is right for you.If you believe in reduce,reuse,and recycle you will be thrilled with the commitment by Taylor to create a quality,yet product that leaves as little impact on Earth as possible.Here is how it was done. The platform is made from 100% recycled plastic;the mat on the scale is recycled PVC,and the metal base can be recycled. All the packaging,including the box ,instructions,and inserts are made of recycled paper and printed with lead-free inks.The entire scale is 90% recyclable. The scale is powered solely by long life solar cells,no batteries are needed or need to be thrown out.After a short period exposure to light(natural or artificial light)the scale is ready to use.The display tells you when the solar cells are charged or if there is low light.You always know if it needs charging.This scale features a weight capacity of 330 pounds in .05 increments. The large 1 inch LCD display is easy to read and the scale features a "Tap-on" function to startv the scale.This is a simple to use- scale with quality and accuracy.