Going Green

Going green hardly constitutes a trend these days…concern for the environment is everywhere, in everything we buy. Most of us are trying to make our kitchens more environmentally-friendly by looking into energy-efficient appliances, recycled materials and fluorescent light bulbs. How many of us have given any thought to our cookware?

This week I test drove a new GreenPan, the first environmentally-friendly, PTFE-free non-stick cookware. The GreenPan is constructed with Thermolon, a non-stick, ceramic-based coating, which releases 60 per cent fewer greenhouse gases during production than conventional non-stick products and contains no toxic substances that can be released at high temperatures. It also uses only non-toxic raw materials which are recyclable and biodegradable.

What I see as a trend is the fact that we’re moving towards making decision about all of our household purchases with a consideration for the environment. It’s not just the big ticket items which in the past have had obvious environmental impacts, but we as consumers are now wanting “green” in everything we buy.

So how did the GreenPan do? I loved it…and so did my omelette-loving kids. It cooked well and evenly, and cleaned up like a dream. Two (green) thumbs up.

GreenPan prices range from $29.99 – $100.00 and are sold at The Bay,Home Outfitters, Home Hardware and gourmet cooking shops across Canada.