The Most Eco-Friendly Cutting Board Materials
Sustainably harvested wood
Reclaimed or salvaged wood
Bamboo
Cork
Recycled paper (well, maybe)
- As with any cooking tool, always follow general food safety guidelines.
- Assign separate cutting boards to different food types. It’s most sanitary to use separate boardsfor meat, dairy, and fruits and vegetables.
- Keep knives sharp. Sharp knives mean you won’t need to press down as hard while you’re cutting, sparing your cutting board from extraneous knife cuts. Also be sure to vary where you cut on the board so that you don’t reinforce any grooves.
- Keep the board dry. It’s okay to cut wet food on a wooden or bamboo board, but be sure toremove the food as soon as you’re done cutting it and dry the board so the moisture doesn’t have much time to soak in. This will help prevent damage to the board.
- Store boards properly. They should be completely dry and stored upright in a rack in order to allow air to flow.
- Clean boards as soon as you’re done using them.

A Cut Above the Rest: Healthy and Eco-Friendly Cutting Boards
Infographic by CustomMade
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