This heavy weight cutting board, made from thick flat grain bamboo, measures 24-in. L x 18-in. W x 2.5-in. H, and weighs a hardy 27 pounds. Great for home or restaurant use, this board is ideal for cutting large sides of meat, poultry or fish. The weight of the board keeps it from sliding around while you chop, and the thickness prevents the board from warping over time. The board is beautiful enough to store on the countertop when not in use. To keep it in pristine condition, occasionally restore with mineral oil to preserve the integrity of the bamboo, and wash only with warm soapy water and dry immediately -- do not put in the dishwasher. Bamboo is an excellent alternative to wood: equally beautiful and sturdy, it is without the high cost of harvesting, and unlike wood, bamboo is very quick to grow and harvest. This makes bamboo a much more ecologically friendly and superior choice over wood, which can take years or decades to mature. Bamboo is a also natural resource used for a variety of purposes, such as nourishment, medicine, construction and soil preservation. Moso, the type of bamboo most used to make kitchen accessories, is not used as a food source for Pandas, and has no damaging environmental effects to its harvest.