Environmental Impact Score: 8.8 / 10
Sustainability Rating: Excellent
Category Scores
• Material choice — 1.9 / 2
Carved from a single piece of teak, so there are no glued joins, though the supplier does not state the finish or where the teak comes from.
• Reusability — 2 / 2
A serving board, cutting board and trivet in one, made for years of everyday use.
• Durability / lifespan — 1.4 / 1.5
A solid hardwood board 2 cm thick should last many years with hand washing and drying.
• Recyclability — 0.7 / 1
Wood isn't collected in kerbside recycling, but an old board can be repurposed or processed through wood recycling services where available.
• Biodegradability / compostability — 0.9 / 1
Natural wood breaks down under suitable conditions, though any finish is not specified by the supplier.
• Renewable / recycled / lower-impact material — 0.8 / 1
Teak is a renewable timber, though the supplier does not state whether it is plantation-grown or certified.
• Replaces a wasteful product — 0.6 / 1
Can replace plastic cutting boards, which wear and are replaced more often, though they are not single-use products.
• End-of-life disposal — 0.5 / 0.5
A single piece of natural wood, so it is easy to repurpose or dispose of responsibly.
Key Sustainability Strengths
• Carved from one piece of teak, with no glued joins
• Long-lasting board that doubles as a serving board and trivet
• A single natural material
• Breaks down under suitable conditions at end of life
Sustainability Limitations
• Teak sourcing and any certification are not specified by the supplier
• The finish or oil is not specified by the supplier
• Hand wash only, and needs drying to avoid cracking
• Made in Indonesia and shipped from France, so it travels a long way to reach Australia
Overall Assessment
A long-lasting board carved from a single piece of teak, with no glues or mixed materials to deal with at the end of its life. Where teak comes from matters, and we've scored sourcing conservatively because the supplier doesn't say.
