Low Tox Chopping Boards. Low Tox Kitchen Utensils. Low Tox Life- How to avoid Toxic Chemicals In Your Kitchen

How to Avoid Toxic Chemicals in Your Kitchen. Why Miller Rustic Designs is Leading the Low Tox Way:


Your kitchen should be a place that nourishes, not one that quietly exposes you to harmful chemicals. Many common household items hide synthetic toxins that can leach into food, fill the air, and build up in your body over time.
At Miller Rustic Designs, we create handmade chopping boards, utensils, chopping blocks and fruit bowls that help reduce your toxic load and keep your kitchen safe and natural.
The Hidden Toxins in Everyday Kitchens
Most people don’t realise how many toxins live in their everyday kitchenware. Things like non-stick pans, plastic utensils, treated boards and synthetic finishes often contain harmful chemicals such as:
• PFAS chemicals often found in non-stick surfaces and water-resistant coatings
• Formaldehyde used in glues and engineered wood
• BPA and phthalates in plastic containers
• Varnishes and synthetic finishes that can release fumes or flake into food
These chemicals can contribute to hormone disruption, inflammation, immune stress and more. Over time, small exposures add up.

The Miller Rustic Designs Difference
We believe nature knows best. That’s why everything we make is designed to be safe, sustainable and toxin-conscious.
• Our chopping boards and utensils are made from solid pieces of Australian timber
• No joins, no resins, no glues ever
• Any small natural imperfections in the wood are filled using a mix of beeswax and the timber’s own dust
• Every item is finished in our unique low tox blend of organic beeswax and organic jojoba oil
• All wood is ethically sourced from naturally fallen trees
• Timber is air dried over time, never kiln dried
• 100 percent Australian made and handcrafted in small batches
Our products are not only beautiful, they’re made to last and made with care.

How You Can Reduce Toxins in Your Own Kitchen
Small changes can make a big difference. Here are a few easy ways to reduce chemical exposure in the kitchen:
• Swap plastic containers for glass, ceramic or stainless steel
• Avoid non-stick cookware and use cast iron or stainless steel instead
• Choose wooden boards and utensils finished with safe, food-grade oils like ours
• Filter your tap water to reduce PFAS and other contaminants
• Use natural dish soap and cleaning sprays
• Let fresh air circulate through your kitchen regularly
• Buy organic produce when possible to reduce pesticide residues
A low tox lifestyle starts with awareness, and grows with every small decision.

Choose Safer, Smarter Kitchenware
Miller Rustic Designs is proud to offer a range of low tox, handcrafted kitchen products that are safe for your family and good for the planet.
Our chopping boards, cooking spoons, fruit bowls and kitchen blocks are crafted for everyday use, with care taken at every stage to keep them chemical free, long lasting and naturally beautiful.
When you buy from us, you are supporting local craftsmanship, sustainable forestry and a healthier home.


Browse Our Collection
We invite you to explore our full range of handmade, low tox kitchenware. Whether you’re looking for a thoughtful gift or a healthier choice for your home, we’ve got something special for you.

Naturally made. Carefully crafted. Designed for the homes we care about.