Cookware

Cookware comprises things such as crockery, jugs, pans & pots and utensils. How's this related to health? Avoiding contamination of your body by microplastics and chemicals such as PFAS.

Doing the following will reduce your exposure;

• avoid storing, preparing and most importantly cooking or heating food in plastic containers
  • glass storage containers (with plastic lids) are a great alternative, albeit somewhat bulkier
  • metal and glass bowls, dishes, jugs and trays are usually reasonably priced and typically last far longer than plastics (I personally love PYREX* glassware for which you can usually find good deals on Amazon)
• avoid using plastic kitchen utensils; metal utensils often scratch so use wood or silicon instead
• avoid using non-stick coated pots and pans, use uncoated stainless steel instead - check carefully as often steel products are still non-stick coated

* You should note that US-made pyrex is made from soda-lime glass, whilst French-made PYREX is made from borosilicate. The former is more resistance to shattering (and will break into duller shards) when dropped or knocked, whilst the latter is more resistant to thermal shock (being taken from a fridge and put in the over for instance).

You'll also find articles in this section on maintaining your non-plastic, non-non-stick cookware, as it's usually far more expensive.

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Created: 2026-08-17

Last Updated: 2026-08-18