The cleanliness of cutting boards is a long-debated food safety issue, given that both wood and plastic — the most common cutting board materials — can easily harbor bacteria. New research shows that ...

Plastic is everywhere. From the food we eat to the air we breathe, tiny particles of plastic — also known as “microplastics” — can be found in almost anything. Not only does plastic cause real havoc ...

We use cutting boards every day, but the material you choose can affect hygiene, knife life, and even what ends up in your ...

Microplastic-free and non-toxic. It’s time to say goodbye to microplastics, and your plastic cutting board might be the biggest culprit in your kitchen. Plastic boards can shed tiny plastic particles ...

Everyone has one: a scratched, stained plastic cutting board that’s been in your kitchen for years. Despite how many times you say to yourself, “I should get a new one,” you never do — but now, it’s ...

Matt Fuchs lives in Maryland and writes about health, science, and technology. Photo-Illustration by TIME (Source Images: vejaa/Getty Images, MirageC/Getty Images, Nature, food, landscape, ...

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 ...

Grace Cooper is a writer who specializes in shopping. Her work has appeared in The Kitchn, Apartment Therapy, Culinary Hill, and more. I combed through Amazon to find cutting boards made with bamboo, ...