Insulator may refer to: 1  Insulator (electricity) , a substance that resists electricity. 2  Insulator (genetics) , an element in the genetic code. 3  Thermal insulation, a material used to resist the flow of heat.4  Building insulation, a material used in building construction to prevent heat loss.nsulator may refer to: 1  Insulator (electricity) , a substance that resists electricity. 2  Insulator (genetics) , an element in the genetic code. 3  Thermal insulation, a material used to resist the flow of heat.
However plastic cutting boards can harbor bacteria as much as and even more than wood, especially when they get furry from long-time use. But for certain duties plastic boards are recommended, such as keeping a separate color-coded one for each type of protein -- fish, poultry and meat. Glass Cutting Boards -- Avoid.
Color-coded plastic cutting boards or mats are a useful way to prevent cross-contamination (e.g., red for meat, green for produce, yellow for poultry). NOTE: I like to use the small flexible plastic cutting boards or mats on top of my wood cutting board when cutting up raw meat.