# Refuse-Catching Cutting Boards Keep Food Scraps Out of the Way with the Storage Cutting Board By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2013-07-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/storage-cutting-board References: [holycool.net](http://www.holycool.net/storage-cutting-board/) & [westelm](http://www.westelm.com/products/mrk-storage-cutting-board-d1271/?pkey=cnew-kitchen-dining&cm_src=new-kitchen-dining||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_--_-) Cleverly designed with a drawer to store food scraps, the Storage Cutting Board is a productive approach to chopping fruits, veggies or meats. The [solid chopping block](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epicurean-bbq-board) is sturdy enough to support intense cutting, while the drawer below is made from metal to ensure easy cleanup. The Storage Cutting Board doesn't just have to be for food scraps, as the [built-in drawer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apt-drawers) is great for placing freshly chopped veggies to free up precious cutting space. Simply remove the drawer and pour them into the pan or bowl when finished to make the cooking process a little bit simpler. Crafted from [solid acacia wood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-kitchen-tools), the Storage Cutting Board is an innovative solution to a common problem in the kitchen that can help to make the most of every inch. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Refuse-catching Cutting Boards:** Create cutting boards with built-in drawers to conveniently catch and store food scraps or chopped ingredients. - **Multi-purpose Cutting Boards:** Design cutting boards with versatile features such as built-in drawers for storage or other functions. - **Sustainable Kitchen Tools:** Develop kitchen tools made from eco-friendly materials like acacia wood to provide innovative and environmentally conscious solutions. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Kitchenware:** Introduce refuse-catching cutting boards to the kitchenware industry as a new and convenient tool for food preparation. - **Home Organization:** Apply the concept of built-in storage drawers to cutting boards to enhance home organization and optimize kitchen space. - **Eco-friendly Products:** Incorporate sustainable materials into kitchen tools, such as acacia wood cutting boards, to cater to the growing demand for eco-friendly products in the market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-Performance Cutting Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-steelport-steelcore.md) - [Expandable Construction Cutting Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flexiboard.md) - [Portable Knife-Equipped Cutting Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baca-board.md) - [Intelligent Preparation Cutting Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4t7-smart-chopping-board.md) - [Display-Equipped Cutting Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blok-smart-cutting-board.md) - [Smart Cutting Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versaware.md) - [Design-Conscious Butcher Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caraway-prep-serve-butcher-block.md) - [Magnetic D2C Knife Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/misen-modular-knife-storage.md) - [Multifunctional Kitchen Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latticeboard-multipurpose-kitchen-board.md)