Our Favorite Non-Toxic Cookware Brands: 2023 Edit
We’re so careful with what we put into our bodies — from shopping all-organic to cutting out processed food to living Paleo — but how many of us stop to think about what we may be putting into that food during the cooking process? The cookware we use can have a major impact on the quality and safety of our food. It goes beyond simply not using plastic wrap in the microwave. The PFAS (forever chemicals) often residing in pots, pans, and utensils can be transmitted to our food, particularly when there’s heat involved. Here are our favorite cleaner, greener cookware brands for 2023:
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Caraway
Caraway’s non-toxic, nonstick, heavy-metal-free cookware set is our #1 favorite. Not only are the colors darling (their brushed matte look compliments every kitchen aesthetic), they also come with a storage solution that will keep you from playing Jenga every time you want to use the big pan. Maintain the quality of your food, your health, and your kitchen with their classic Cookware Set.
Why We Love Them | Style, sustainable practices, ethical manufacturing
Where to Purchase | Online, Williams-Sonoma, Target, Crate + Barrel
Price | starting at $95
Our Place
Only have the budget (or the space) for one kick-ass pan? Choose this one from Our Place. Their Always Pan is free from PFAS and other toxic chemicals, comes with accessories we never would have thought of (like the built-in spatula and spoon rest!) and is so cute you’ll want to leave it on the counter all day long. All of Our Place’s cookware is non-toxic and made of nonstick ceramic, so you really can’t go wrong with any of their products.
Why We Love Them | Sustainable, immigrant-founded, environmentally friendly manufacturing
Where to Purchase | Online, Nordstrom, Anthropologie, select retailers
Price | starting at $60
360 Cookware
For a stainless steel option, we recommend 360 Cookware. Their sleek lines and curves, durable construction, and (of course) non-toxic, nonstick nature means you don’t have to worry about what’s getting into your food. With no chemical coatings and no hazardous metals, the clean look of their stainless steel is actually…well, clean! Bonus: they boast being “waterless” cookware, meaning you can cook without oils and butters when using 360 Cookware (their website has more info on this method). Or toss in the butter, saute as usual, and know that your food is still safe.
Why We Love Them | Non-toxic manufacturing, zero chemicals, heirloom quality
Where to Purchase | Online, Wayfair, select local retailers
Price | starting at $99
GreenPan
The most environmentally-friendly brand we love is GreenPan. Not only do they not incorporate PFAS in their manufacturing process, but they also embrace sustainability on a larger level, from their use of recycled materials to their solar energy factory. With colorful options as well as more traditional-looking cookware, GreenPan suits every kitchen style.
Why We Love Them | Solar energy manufacturing, style, innovation
Where to Purchase | Online, Target, Williams Sonoma, select retailers
Price | starting at $99
Great Jones Goods
The cookware from this brand is varied and, let’s just say it: gorgeous. Their stylish and intentional designs are all made from non-toxic materials (ceramic, stainless steel, stoneware, cast-iron, depending on the item!) and they offer everything from saucepans to casserole dishes to electric kettles. We love Great Jones Goods for their ingenuity in design. Plus, their website is damn cute!
Why We Love Them | Aesthetic, cheeky, versatile
Where to Purchase | Online
Price | starting at $85