This Cutting Board is made of Richlite, a product that looks, acts and ages like wood but it keeps germs away. This wood colored product can handle up to 350 degrees of heat and lasts 3 times longer on average than wood or plastic cutting boards. Richlite is commonly found in commercial kitchens and has been used for cutting boards and other food preparation surfaces since the 1960's. Richlite is an extremely popular choice in the commercial food industry due to the surface's sanitary properties and extremely low maintenance requirements. It is made from resin-treated paper, which is then pressed and baked to create a solid and durable sheet. Richlite material is made with a blend of post-consumer waste recycled paper or FSC certified components. Richlite is an ideal material for cutting boards because of it's incredible durability.