This is a pretty easy fix: we got this set of bamboo chopping boards (any form of wood will work). KettleAscot glass kettleAarke steel kettleMy plastic reduction mission gave me a good excuse to buy this lovely glass kettle from Ascot. If I had a bigger budget, I’d probably go for this stainless steel Aarke one. To counter this, I bought a few stainless steel plates and bowls from Elk and Friends. We don’t put hot liquid in them, but the stainless steel does keep everything very cool.