Say Goodbye to Toxic Microplastics With One of These Wooden Cutting Boards

Between concerns about black plastic utensils being toxic and hazardous microplastics entering food from plastic cutting boards, it can be hard to know what’s safe to use in the kitchen anymore. A 2023 study found that plastic cutting boards were a “potentially significant source of microplastics in human food.” This means that when you prepare food on plastic boards, moderate amounts of microplastic can be released into the food, eventually being consumed by those eating it. Considering tossing your plastic cutting boards now? A great place to start is by picking up a wooden cutting board. 

We’ve shopped Amazon’s digital cutting board aisles to find a few excellent, affordable, and shopper-loved cutting boards — all on sale. Whether you’re on the verge of tossing your plastic cutting boards or want a snazzy, new wooden one, read on for some great options, starting at $13.

Best Non-Toxic Wooden Cutting Boards

• John Boos Chop-N-Slice Maple Cutting Board, $49, originally $59
• Shun Medium Hinoki Cutting Board, $50, originally $63
• Royal Craft Wood Cutting Boards, Set of 3, $32, originally $50
• Allsum 18-Inch Bamboo Cutting Board, $13, originally $20
• Hiware Extra Large Bamboo Cutting Board, $15, originally $18
• Allsum Wood Butcher Block with Juice Groove, $21, originally $26

John Boos Chop-N-Slice Maple Cutting Board

John Boos has one of the best reputations in the cutting board world — and the brand is Ina Garten-approved. It makes sense that the brand’s boards and blocks can be rather expensive. That said, you can find some for a reasonable price, like this high-quality maple board under $50. It’s 1 inch thick, giving that classic Boos block feel. And with a 16- x 10-inch surface area, there’s plenty of space for slicing, dicing, and chopping. 

Shun Medium Hinoki Cutting Board

Japanese brand Shun makes spectacular kitchen knives, so it’s not surprising that it also has a pretty solid cutting board. This board is made from hinoki (a type of cypress) wood, which is softer than bamboo or maple and is therefore better for your knives. It’s double-sided, sustainably sourced (complete with Forest Stewardship Council certification), and, best of all, on sale.

Royal Craft Wood Cutting Boards, Set of 3

This set of cutting boards is massively popular on Amazon: It has over 41,000 five-star ratings, with over 5,000 shoppers picking it up in the past month. One reviewer pointed out that the set was “perfect for countertop food prep” and a “great upgrade from [their] plastic cutting boards.” With three different sizes, you can employ the right board for each task — after all, nobody likes taking out a 15-inch cutting board just to slice a lemon in half. With an added coupon, the set is $32.

Allsum 18-Inch Bamboo Cutting Board

This organic bamboo cutting board features juice grooves and handles. One shopper said they ordered this so they could ditch plastic cutting boards and found the 18- x 12-inch surface to be effective and easy to clean. They ended up “so pleased” with it that they ordered a second one. With a sale price of $13, grabbing a couple to have on hand is understandable.

Hiware Extra Large Bamboo Cutting Board

BPA-free and reversible, this Hiware cutting board lets you decide whether you want a juice groove for rogue liquids or whether you’d like to employ the full area for cutting. Either way, shoppers say its durability is “exceptional” and it shows no signs of wear even when used every day for a variety of foods.

Allsum Wood Butcher Block with Juice Groove

Over 3,000 shoppers have picked up this thick $21 board in the past month alone. One satisfied home cook said that they appreciated this “big, solid, sturdy, and attractive” cutting board that they used to replace all their plastic cutting boards. At just under 4 pounds, this is a heavier option that would be especially great for butchering proteins.