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Plastic-Free Rating
Kitchen
Kitchen·John Boos

Maple Wood Cutting Board (18x12 inch)

A
PFR Grade
Excellent — minimal plastic, transparent materials, safe for daily use
Solid maple wood. No plastic, no microplastics. John Boos is the gold standard for wood cutting boards. Naturally antimicrobial.
PFR Approved

18x12 inch solid maple wood cutting board. No plastic, no microplastics. Naturally antimicrobial.

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
10
Packaging
7
Transparency
7
Durability
10

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Last updated: April 6, 2026

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Low Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

The kitchen is the room with the highest concentration of plastic-chemical exposure. Heat dramatically accelerates chemical leaching.

Why We Recommend This Product

John Boos maple cutting board is solid wood — no plastic, no microplastics shed into food. Wood is naturally antimicrobial. A permanent, plastic-free cutting board.

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