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Plastic-Free Rating
Kitchen
Kitchen·Epicurean

Gourmet Series Cutting Board

B
PFR Grade
Good — mostly plastic-free with minor concerns
Epicurean cutting boards are made from Richlite — a composite of paper and resin. NSF certified for food safety. Not plastic, not wood, but a safe and durable alternative. The resin binder is a concern but the overall safety profile is good.
PFR Recommended

Cutting board made from Richlite (paper composite). NSF certified, dishwasher safe, and knife-friendly.

Score Breakdown

How scores are calculated

Materials (40%): How plastic-free the product is — raw materials, construction, and coatings.

Packaging (20%): Is the product packaged in plastic? Is it recyclable?

Transparency (20%): Does the brand disclose ingredients, sourcing, and manufacturing?

Durability (20%): How long does it last? Longer-lasting products reduce plastic waste over time.

Materials
8
Packaging
7
Transparency
7
Durability
9

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Last updated: April 5, 2026

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High Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

The kitchen is the room with the highest concentration of plastic-chemical exposure sources: plastic wrap, cutting boards, food storage containers, utensils, and appliances.

Why We Recommend This Product

Epicurean's Richlite cutting boards are an excellent alternative to plastic cutting boards. NSF food safety certification is meaningful. The paper-resin composite does not harbor bacteria like wood and doesn't shed microplastics like plastic.

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