Ditch Plastic for This $19 Non-Toxic Wood Cutting Board

A cutting board is an essential piece of any meal prep, but did you know plastic cutting boards can add unwanted items to your food? Every time you chop or cut on one, little pieces of plastic, known as microplastics, enter your ingredients. Luckily, there’s a simple swap to avoid this contamination: You just need a wooden cutting board.

Amazon shoppers are changing over to the Hiware Extra Large Bamboo Cutting Board — over 6,000 were sold in the past month — so they can “stop eating plastic from plastic boards.” And while many wooden cutting boards are expensive (many editor- and Ina Garten-loved Boos boards are upwards of $100), this popular bamboo model is just $19 at Amazon.

Hiware Extra-Large Bamboo Cutting Board

Made of FSC-certified bamboo, Hiware’s non-plastic cutting board is a safe, non-toxic way to chop ingredients. Since it is wood, this board is gentler on your kitchen knives and keeps them sharper for longer. It measures 18 x 12 x 0.8 inches, providing ample room to accommodate, for example, the veggies you need to slice for a crisp green salad. Designed in the classic butcher style, the board has deep grooves around its perimeter, which shoppers say “is a lifesaver when cutting juicy fruits or meats, keeping countertops mess-free.” There’s a spout on one corner of the built-in grooves, which makes it easy to dispense excess juices into the kitchen sink for disposal. 

The rectangular bamboo cutting board has two inner handles for easy carrying and a hanging hole to keep it within easy reach. It’s functional beyond meal prep, and one happy customer uses it as a “serving tray for meats and cheeses.” The cutting board is available in different sizes, ranging from 15 x 10 inches to 36 x 24 inches. After use, the board should be washed by hand, as with all wooden utensils.

With over 7,200 five-star ratings, this non-toxic cutting board is a hit with shoppers, as it offers a microplastic-free way to prep ingredients. “I love this board for chopping vegetables, nuts, and fruit, said one reviewer. “I ordered it to replace my plastic cutting boards because of concerns about microplastics,” they added. “It’s just the right thickness for a sturdy cutting surface, and the juice groove is a nice feature, keeping my countertop clean no matter what I’m chopping,” wrote another shopper. “The craftsmanship is superb, with a smooth, flat surface that’s knife-friendly,” stated a third reviewer. “What I love most is that it’s made from 100% organic bamboo, making it a great alternative to plastic boards that may contain microplastics,” they added.

As shoppers say, it’s “time to ditch plastic,” so trade in your scratched-up plastic cutting board for this Hiware bamboo cutting board for $19 at Amazon.

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At the time of publishing, the price was $19.