My wooden cutting board has lasted a decade. Here’s my care routine

Guardian journalism is independent. We earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more. How to get the most life out of your non-toxic kitchen workhorse. Plus: other sustainable kitchen upgrades, our bath sheet review and more The six best plastic-free cutting boards and how to properly clean them This story was originally published in the Filter US newsletter on buying fewer, better things. Sign up here to get early access to it Each week the Filter newsletter cuts through the noise to bring you smart, practical recommendations on how to live better – from what is worth buying to the tools, habits and ideas that actually last. In theory I love the idea of a wooden cutting board. They don’t shed microplastics in your food, are naturally antibacterial and give off the rustic aesthetic that lives inside my Pinterest boards. But they can also warp and crack over time – and crucially, they can’t go in the dishwasher. For six weeks, food writer Marian Bull rigorously tested plastic-free cutting boards for us (this entailed chopping many, many onions). She ended up recommending four wooden options, including a gorgeous, high-end walnut slab from Butc

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