How to care for bamboo cutting boards?
If you want your bamboo cutting board to last 5 to 10 years, the simplest routine is this: wash by hand in warm soapy water for under 60 seconds, dry upright for at least 2 hours, and oil it lightly every 3 to 4 weeks. Do that, and a quality moso bamboo board will stay smooth, hygienic and good looking for thousands of meals. Why moso bamboo cutting boards need specific care Bamboo is a grass, not a tree, which is why it behaves differently to oak or acacia. Moso bamboo in particular grows fast, is naturally dense and has...
Are wooden chopping boards sustainable?
If you want the most sustainable everyday cutting board for a busy kitchen, a well sourced wooden chopping board that lasts at least 5 to 10 years will almost always beat plastic on waste, microplastics and long term impact. The key is choosing fast growing or responsibly managed wood, such as Moso bamboo or certified acacia, and caring for it so you are not replacing it every year. Are wooden chopping boards sustainable in real life use? Wooden chopping boards are generally sustainable when three things line up: the wood is responsibly sourced, the board is thick and durable enough...
Should I stop using plastic chopping boards?
If you cook at home at least 3 times a week, then yes, you should strongly consider replacing your main plastic chopping board within the next 6 to 12 months with a wooden or bamboo board that can last 5 to 10 years. The safest setup for most kitchens is 1 dedicated plastic board for raw meat and 1 or 2 quality wooden or bamboo boards for everything else. Are plastic chopping boards actually a problem? Plastic chopping boards are convenient, cheap and light, yet they come with three main issues once they are used daily for a year or...
Best eco-friendly chopping boards UK?
If you want the best eco-friendly chopping board in the UK, a large Moso bamboo board around 45x35cm and 1.8kg is usually the smartest choice, and in our range that means the Deer & Oak Large Bamboo Board (45x35cm, 1.8kg, Moso bamboo) or the Bamboo Double Pack if you want both large and medium sizes. What makes a chopping board eco-friendly in the UK? Eco-friendly chopping boards are made from fast growing or responsibly managed materials, last at least 5 to 10 years with simple care, and avoid plastic where possible. In the UK, that usually means bamboo or certified...