Green Living Guide: Eco-Friendly Cookware and Bakeware

They offer Eco-friendly Sand Flow, nonstick coatings inside and out. This coating is made from sand and works great. Contains no PTFE or PFOA, so they won't release toxic fumes if overheated. Their products have reduced green house gases during creation. Also, they are dishwasher safe. Available at Target stores and on line.

EarthPan 10-pc. Cookware Set sells for around $108.00 from Target.

Set contains 10" skillet, 1.5 qt. Saucepan with lid, 2-qt. Saucepan with lid, 8-qt. Stockpot with lid, 3-qt. Saute Pan with lid, and 8" skillet.

Nordicware http://www.nordicware.com

This company uses recyclable steel and aluminum in their cookware and bakeware. Their nonstick coatings are PFOA free. Their coatings and finishes contain no heavy metals. Their company has received numerous Green Recognition Awards.

I love their aluminum baking cake pans. My favorite is the 12 Cup Bundt Pan. Sells for around $12.50, and you can buy directly from their site.

Another favorite of mine is the Nordicware 2 Burner Griddle King. This griddle is made of heavy duty aluminum, measuring 10 by 17. You can use it on your stove top, outdoor grill, or even on a camping stove. We take ours camping and use it for everything from hamburgers to pancakes. Price runs around $25. Available directly from their site also.

Bamboo

Some of my favorite cooking products are made of bamboo. Bamboo is a fast, renewable wood source that has a much smaller impact on the environment, than traditional wood sources. Bamboo groves releases more oxygen than traditional wood, so it is healthier to the air we breathe. Bamboo grows much faster than regular woods. It would take around 7 years to produce the same amount of bamboo that takes 35 to 50 years for regular woods.

Danesco Bamboo Cooking Tools set of 4. Contains spoon, slotted spoon, noodle spoon and spatula. Available at Target for around $17.99

FuriTechnics by Rachael Ray Bamboo Knife 3pc. Set. Contains 2 knives and case. Available at Target for around $99.99.

Architec Gripper Wood Bamboo Cutting Board 11 by 14. Made of environmentally friendly bamboo. Costs around $14.99 from Target.