Maple Wood Cutting Board (18x12 inch)

Name: Maple Wood Cutting Board (18x12 inch)
Brand: John Boos

PFR Grade

Excellent — minimal plastic, transparent materials, safe for daily use

Solid maple wood. No plastic, no synthetic materials. John Boos is the gold standard for wooden cutting boards. Naturally antimicrobial.

PFR Approved

18x12 inch solid maple wood cutting board. No plastic, no synthetic materials. Naturally antimicrobial. John Boos is the gold standard for wooden cutting boards.

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

Packaging

Transparency

Durability

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This is a rating of this specific product only — not the company. Other products from this brand may score differently.

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.

Synthetic Plastic Content

synthetic plastic by weight

Why We Rated It This Way

John Boos' maple cutting board is solid wood — no plastic, no synthetic materials. Studies show wooden cutting boards are naturally antimicrobial. A permanent replacement for plastic cutting boards.