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If you want the best eco friendly cutting board and you are torn between bamboo and plastic, bamboo wins for most home kitchens. A Moso bamboo board that lasts 5 to 10 years and is fully recyclable at end of life will usually create less waste and use fewer fossil fuels than replacing a plastic board every 1 to 2 years. Why bamboo is usually more eco friendly than plastic Bamboo is a fast growing grass that can grow up to 90 cm in a single day, so it renews far quicker than hardwood trees. Plastic cutting boards are made...

If you want your wooden cutting board to last 5 to 10 years, the best oil to use is a food grade mineral oil, applied in a thin coat every 3 to 4 weeks. For extra protection on boards like a 45x35cm acacia or bamboo board, follow with a beeswax and mineral oil conditioner to seal the surface and slow down moisture damage. Why the right oil matters for wooden cutting boards Wood is naturally porous. Every time you wash a board, water moves in and out of those pores. Without the right oil, a 45x35cm board can start to...

Yes, wooden cutting boards can be safely sanitized at home as long as you avoid soaking and dishwashers and use a simple routine of hot water, washing up liquid and either white vinegar or diluted bleach at 1 tablespoon per litre. With that approach, a quality board can stay hygienic for 5 to 10 years of daily use. Are wooden cutting boards hygienic for everyday cooking? Wood has natural antibacterial properties, so a well maintained wooden board can be just as hygienic as plastic. Studies have shown that bacteria sink into the wood surface and gradually die off instead of...

If you want a heavy duty bamboo chopping board for carving, the best choice in the Deer & Oak range is the Large Bamboo Board (DNO-BCB-LG), a 45x35cm, 1.8kg moso bamboo cutting board that is thick, stable and eco-friendly for roasting joints and everyday kitchen prep. Why a heavy duty moso bamboo board works so well for carving Carving meat is unforgiving on light or flimsy boards. You need three things: weight so the board does not slide, surface area so juices stay put, and a material that is kind to knives yet tough enough for years of Sunday roasts....