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Moderate burden — Plastic Cutting Boards adds a moderate, reducible exposure.
Cutting on soft plastic boards.
Each driver rated 0 (none) to 10 (worst)
Evidence strength: moderate · Detox Score = 100 − hazard×4.6 − exposure×3.4 − persistence×2.6, clamped 1–100.
A Detox Score of 50 places plastic cutting boards in the Moderate band. The persistence rating is the standout concern here — these compounds linger in the body and environment for years. Knife scoring sheds microplastic particles directly into your food. Wood is naturally antimicrobial and doesn't shed.
Plastic Cutting Boards has a Detox Score of 50 out of 100 (Moderate burden), which means it adds a moderate, reducible exposure. Knife scoring sheds microplastic particles directly into your food. Wood is naturally antimicrobial and doesn't shed.
A lower-exposure swap for plastic cutting boards is: Wood or bamboo boards. Knife scoring sheds microplastic particles directly into your food. Wood is naturally antimicrobial and doesn't shed.