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Served with a Side of Microplastics: Common Commercial Kitchen Cutting Surfaces Shed Plastic Dandruff into Food
Richlite Offers a No-Microplastic Alternative, According to Research TACOMA, Wash. (Oct. 22, 2025) – The majority of meals, whether prepared at a fine restaurant or a school cafeteria, are served with a free side of microplastics that the body may ingest into the digestive tract, blood, organs, and cells. White plastic cutting surfaces, known as HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene), that dominate the commercial kitchen industry, shed generous portions of microplastic dandruff
Ciana
Oct 222 min read


Forging Connections: 8 Questions With PNW Knife Maker Showalter Smithing
For more than eight decades, Richlite has been part of thousands of projects, everything from small, family-owned shops to large...
Ciana
Oct 95 min read


Richlite’s Role in the Seattle Aquarium’s Sustainable Transformation
Reimagining the Seattle Waterfront Seattle’s waterfront has been evolving for over a decade, beginning with the seawall restoration in...
Ciana
Sep 233 min read


Top 6 Knife Brands Using Richlite Knife Handles in 2025
Since 1943, Richlite has been trusted across a wide range of applications, including knife making. Its unique benefits of durability,...
Ciana
Sep 104 min read


5 Benefits of Choosing Richlite for Your Kitchen
Richlite starts with a foundation of sustainability. Made from FSC-certified or recycled paper and responsibly sourced resin, it has a much lower environmental impact than many competing products. Its surface even resists moisture and bacteria, making it ideal for food prep areas.
peyton647
Aug 152 min read


Richlite: Crafting Sustainability from the Heart of Tacoma
At Richlite, we believe that where you build your business matters just as much as how you build it. For us, that place has always...
Channy
Aug 72 min read


Silverback Marine & Richlite: Innovation in Custom Boat Design
Out of the Puget Sound: The History and Innovation of Silverback Marine Silverback Marine is a respected force in the world of marine...
Ciana
Aug 13 min read


Second Use & Richlite: Bringing Sustainability Back to the Sound
Coming from humble beginnings and being a part of the South Puget Sound community for over 80 years, Richlite has always felt that giving...
Ciana
Jul 22 min read


Arcanium: Hobbyist's Must-Haves for Tabletop Game Accessories
At Richlite, we’re continually inspired by how creatives across industries push the boundaries of our material. With sustainability at...
Ciana
Jun 234 min read


Enduring Beauty in Extreme Conditions: Richlite in Cedar & Stone Saunas
At Richlite, we’re proud to be part of projects that push the boundaries of design and durability. Cedar & Stone’s saunas are a perfect...
Ciana
Jun 133 min read


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Oct 95 min read


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Sep 233 min read


Ciana
Sep 104 min read


peyton647
Aug 152 min read


Channy
Aug 72 min read


Ciana
Aug 13 min read


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Jun 234 min read


Ciana
Jun 133 min read


Served with a Side of Microplastics: Common Commercial Kitchen Cutting Surfaces Shed Plastic Dandruff into Food
Richlite Offers a No-Microplastic Alternative, According to Research TACOMA, Wash. (Oct. 22, 2025) – The majority of meals, whether prepared at a fine restaurant or a school cafeteria, are served with a free side of microplastics that the body may ingest into the digestive tract, blood, organs, and cells. White plastic cutting surfaces, known as HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene), that dominate the commercial kitchen industry, shed generous portions of microplastic dandruff
Ciana
Oct 222 min read


Forging Connections: 8 Questions With PNW Knife Maker Showalter Smithing
For more than eight decades, Richlite has been part of thousands of projects, everything from small, family-owned shops to large...
Ciana
Oct 95 min read


Richlite’s Role in the Seattle Aquarium’s Sustainable Transformation
Reimagining the Seattle Waterfront Seattle’s waterfront has been evolving for over a decade, beginning with the seawall restoration in...
Ciana
Sep 233 min read


Top 6 Knife Brands Using Richlite Knife Handles in 2025
Since 1943, Richlite has been trusted across a wide range of applications, including knife making. Its unique benefits of durability,...
Ciana
Sep 104 min read


5 Benefits of Choosing Richlite for Your Kitchen
Richlite starts with a foundation of sustainability. Made from FSC-certified or recycled paper and responsibly sourced resin, it has a much lower environmental impact than many competing products. Its surface even resists moisture and bacteria, making it ideal for food prep areas.
peyton647
Aug 152 min read


Richlite: Crafting Sustainability from the Heart of Tacoma
At Richlite, we believe that where you build your business matters just as much as how you build it. For us, that place has always...
Channy
Aug 72 min read


Silverback Marine & Richlite: Innovation in Custom Boat Design
Out of the Puget Sound: The History and Innovation of Silverback Marine Silverback Marine is a respected force in the world of marine...
Ciana
Aug 13 min read


Second Use & Richlite: Bringing Sustainability Back to the Sound
Coming from humble beginnings and being a part of the South Puget Sound community for over 80 years, Richlite has always felt that giving...
Ciana
Jul 22 min read


Arcanium: Hobbyist's Must-Haves for Tabletop Game Accessories
At Richlite, we’re continually inspired by how creatives across industries push the boundaries of our material. With sustainability at...
Ciana
Jun 234 min read


Enduring Beauty in Extreme Conditions: Richlite in Cedar & Stone Saunas
At Richlite, we’re proud to be part of projects that push the boundaries of design and durability. Cedar & Stone’s saunas are a perfect...
Ciana
Jun 133 min read
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