Most Aussies don’t realise that the cutting board they use every day can quietly work against their health. Wooden boards, while natural, develop deep knife grooves that trap moisture and bacteria even after washing, creating a hidden breeding ground that ends up back on your food. Plastic boards may look cleaner, but with every slice they shed microscopic plastic particles that mix into meals make it incredibly hard to eliminate. It’s confronting to learn that the surface you trust most could be adding bacteria and microplastics to the table. Your kitchen should be a place of care and protection... not hidden compromises.