The main, and perhaps most obvious, difference is what the two are made from. Plastic lumber is 100% plastic. The most common would appear to be HDPE (high-density polyethylene), although ABS ...

Are plastic cutting boards safe? A new study is sending shoppers back to wood cutting boards. Here’s what to look for if you’re making the switch.

With recent news that plastic cutting boards may be releasing microplastics into our foods, it’s time to swap to wood cutting boards. We gathered the best wood cutting boards from Epicurean ...

Wood or plastic cutting boards—which one is better? The experts at Consumer Reports weigh in. Plus: The best cutting boards from our at-home evaluation.

As for me, I’ve evicted my plastic cutting boards from the kitchen. They’re in my garden shed as I try to figure out what to do with them. Maybe one day I’ll get crafty with them.

A recent study found that plastic cutting boards are a significant source of microplastics, with the potential to expose any one individual to as much as 79.4 million polypropylene microplastics ...

Plastic boards are easier to sanitize. But wood has some properties that plastic doesn’t. For one thing, the woods commonly used in cutting boards are harder than plastic, so they’re less likely to ...

Maintenance: Plastic cutting boards are generally easier to maintain and ideal for those who prioritize convenience.Here's how to care for them: Dishwasher-safe: One of the biggest advantages of ...

Are plastic cutting boards safe? A new study is sending shoppers back to wood cutting boards. Here’s what to look for if you’re making the switch.