We’re ditching plastic for non-toxic wood, metal, and composites. When trying to equip a kitchen quickly or affordably, we reflexively choose the budget buy. That almost always means plastic cutting ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Plastic has become a mainstay of our daily lives. Ever since synthetic plastic was first invented in the early 20th century and ...

Reduce microplastics in your food.

There is so much discourse about microplastics these days that people are more scared of their cutting boards than they are of their knives, and it’s probably got you wondering: Should you even be ...

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The debate between wood and plastic cutting boards has been simmering for years, and with Food Safety Education Month upon us, it's the perfect time to revisit the question. Is wood truly better for ...

The USDA & FDA have declared wood and nonporous surfaces (like plastic, marble, and glass) safe for food preparation. Plastic cutting boards wear with daily use and should be replaced when they ...