Fresh Look: Preserve Cutting Board
June 9, 2008
Posted by CindyC in : Opinions & Thoughts , trackback
Ever since we stopped eating out frequently, I’ve been experimenting more in the kitchen – trying different vegetables, entrees and all sorts of recipes. One casualty of frequent use is my cutting board, specifically my plastic one on which I chop my fruits and vegetables. I guess this is what I get for not paying attention to what I buy - $2.99 at IKEA.
I went searching for a new board, durable, sustainable and recyclable at end of life. At first, I thought this would be an easy task but I was overwhelmed and disappointed by the selection variety at the store. There were definitely tons of boards in every imaginable size and color but none fit my needs. I already had a wood block for all the heavy duty chopping and meats. The bamboo ones were nice but slippery on the backside and pretty expensive. And the plastic ones, well, none seemed recyclable and I figure I should upgrade from what I’ve got.
I came home and started searching for cutting board options. Voila, our friend Beth over at Fake Plastic Fish had obsessed over cutting boards not too long ago. Using Beth’s research, I decided upon the Preserve cutting board. I’ve known about Preserve toothbrushes and used them for a while until my dentist made me switch to an electric one (something about my bad brushing techniques that allow plaque build-up). The Whole Foods near me didn’t have the paperstone variety and only the plastic one in stock. However, Preserve’s plastic cutting boards are made from 100% post consumer recycled plastic, dish-washer safe and come in a variety of colors. It is also recyclable. Since I can no longer stand my old board, I bought one in ripe tomato and asked Whole Foods to restock the paperstone one.
So far the board cuts well and looks great in my kitchen. Maybe I’ll make something that matches my cutting board tonight.
CindyC at Organicpicks
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Cool! I didn’t know Preserve made cutting boards too. Thanks for the info!
The other thing about buying 100% post-consumer plastic as opposed to wood is that you are creating a market for recycled materials. The bigger the market, the more profitable it becomes for companies to make stuff out of recycled materials, the more companies will do it!
Good for you!!