07/25/2025
NEW~ Glass Cutting Boards by Patty at Fernville Creations
Patty's tale is rooted in a particular place from their childhood, "Fernville." This place, in the forest of northern Wisconsin, inspired a love for nature, particularly plants and flowers. Fernville Creations specializes in quality home goods and gifts,Each product is crafted with love and dedication, ensuring you receive only the best.
Microplastics and Cutting Boards
Microplastics are tiny plastic particles less than 5 millimeters in size. They can originate from larger plastic items that break down over time. These particles are now found everywhere, in air, water, and human bodies. Plastic cutting boards are significant sources of microplastics. When food is chopped on these boards, microplastics can be released into the food. Studies have shown that cutting vegetables can generate substantial amounts of microplastics, with estimates suggesting that a single use can release up to 15 milligrams of microplastics.
Health Concerns
The presence of microplastics in food raises health concerns. Research indicates that microplastics can enter the human body through ingestion and may be linked to various health issues, including inflammation and potential disruptions to the endocrine system. They have been found in human blood, lungs, and even in the placenta, raising alarms about their long-term effects.
Wood or Bamboo Cutting Boards
Wooden cutting boards can harbor bacteria. Bamboo cutting boards absorb less moisture and are more resistant to scarring from knives, so they are more resistant to bacteria than wood. However there is still the possibility of contamination into your food from your previous use on a wooden or bamboo cutting board.
Alternatives to Plastic Cutting Boards
To reduce exposure to microplastics, you can switch to alternative materials for cutting boards, such as these beautiful glass cutting boards, for your health and for beauty!
