They may be poisoning birds, but they recycle

I recently wrote about non-stick cookware, and how it's an environmental and health issue that I had to add to my list of things to fret about.

So, consider that one strike against all the Calphalon cookware we got for our wedding.

One strike for: A cool recycling program they run called: www.calphalonrenew.com 

Of course the program isn't comprehensive and has various limitations and parameters, but I like the idea nonetheless.

Now, will we get off our lazy butts and do it? I'd love to see some stats, Calphalon!

Hat tip: Danny Seo

Comments

[Angela Olver]

Hi, I recently have seen your article about non stick cookware. I am actually a vendor so let me tell you all about it before you throw out all your pots and pans. Yes the material in them called PFOA is bad for you that is why they do not want it in cookware. But, what they don't tell you is that it is already in you... fast food wrappers, stain resistant carpet, stain resistant clothing. Anything that says stain resistant is the same chemical, They want it out of cookware which has the lowest doses but they are not taking it out of everything else. So, when you are cooking do not sear, or do stir frying on nonstick. Any recipe that needs high heat use steel. Non stick is for sauces, soups, and browning. Only use low and medium heat because your pans I am guessing are hard anodized aluminum. That pan heats up 4x faster than steel, you don't need a high setting because you will burn up your pan and food. NO PAM SPRAYS!! That is the killer of nonstick as well. A silicone propellant is coming out of the can as well that bonds to the nonstick and insulates it. Thus, turning up the heat. And, of course no metal tools and no dishwasher unless it says so. Keep birds out of the kitchen anyways because anytime you are heating up grease, like oil and butter you are sending smoke in the air to kill it. Yes PFOA is bad but the hot grease gets the ball rolling. I hope this helps out and doesn't completely confuse you but feel free to email me with questions. And I do not work for Calphalon, I am a competitor but we all read the same reports. Consumer Reports and Johns Hopkins. Never get info from the other media places always read from those who are paid to tell the truth not sell subscriptions!!

[Kitchen Pans]

You should also look into Earth Pan Cookware. They use a sand flow technology that is good for the environment, and cooks great too (just don't keep it on high for large amounts of time. You can purchase these pans at www.kitchen-pans.com