Totally Bamboo Santa Cruz Vertical Grain Cutting Board Bamboo is a renewable resource, making this an environmentally sound choice Bamboo is 16% harder and more durable than maple. Only food-safe, formaldehyde-free glue is used in assembly No dyes or stains are used -- color is permanent and will not fade or wash out Made with premium, hand selected bamboo -- variety chosen is neither a food source nor a habitat for the Giant Panda