News — plastic vs bamboo

If you want a chopping board that can last 5 to 10 years longer than a typical plastic board, the key is simple: wash your carbonised bamboo by hand within 2 minutes of use, dry it upright for at least 30 minutes, and oil it every 3 to 4 weeks. Follow that routine and a board like the Deer & Oak Carbonised Bamboo Board (45x35cm, 1.9kg) can easily outlast several plastic boards. Why Carbonised Bamboo Can Outlast Plastic Plastic boards often start to warp and scar after 1 to 3 years of regular use. Deep knife grooves can hold stains...

If you are trying to make your kitchen a bit kinder to the planet, your chopping board is a surprisingly good place to start. Every meal begins there, so the material you choose really does matter. When it comes to bamboo vs plastic, eco-friendly choice for sustainable UK kitchens is not just a catchy phrase, it is a genuine everyday decision. Why chopping board material matters more than you think Most of us grew up with a plastic board lurking by the sink. It felt practical, it survived the dishwasher and it was cheap. Job done, right? Not quite. Each...