Last Updated on October 11, 2023
I don’t know about you, but when the weather turns colder and the holidays start to approach, it makes me want to fire up my oven and bake cookies, pies, and bread and other family favorites.
I have had the same baking sheets over 10 years and they’re in really rough shape. I’m in need of a few replacements, and during my research, I learned that some bake sheets contain PFAS.
PFAS, also known as forever chemicals, can be found in non-stick cookware (and that includes bakeware), along with food packaging, firefighting foam, household items, outdoor gear that’s “water repellent”. We’ll discuss why this is problematic below, but switching to non-toxic bakeware is one way you can reduce your exposure.
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Today, more than 97% of the U.S. population has PFAS in their bodies, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). According to a study released by the USGS, nearly half of US tap water, from both public utilities and private wells, contains forever chemicals.
So I try to limit any unnecessary exposure and here are some of the best bakeware brands I came across during my research. All these brands are naturally non-stick without the use of PFAs.
what bakeware is safest?
The safest bakeware for your health is non-Teflon coated options. The least toxic bakeware is made from materials such as cast iron, stainless steel, ceramic, and glass because these materials can withstand very high temperatures and don’t leach any toxic chemicals into your food.
Most bakeware you’ll find in stores are made out of some kind of metal (like steel or aluminum) with a non-stick coating on top.
The non-stick coating is almost always Teflon, the most well known brand of non-stick coating that contains PFAS chemicals.
PFAS (aka Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are linked with negative health concerns, including cancer and infertility.
PFAS don’t break down in our bodies, earning them the nickname “forever chemicals.” Instead they just just stay and build up in our bodies year after year.
Seeing as there are over 9,000 different kinds of PFAS, you’ll want to look for bakeware brands that are labeled “PFAS-free”, not just “PFOA-Free” or “PFOS-free”, the most common types.
All the brands listed in this post are free of Teflon and they’re PFAS-free, making them some of the safest bakeware options on the market.
is ceramic bakeware non-toxic?
Ceramic bakeware is non-toxic, as long as you double check it is free of lead and cadmium. Ceramic provides a natural non-stick surface without the use of toxic chemicals during production.
It’s worth noting there is a difference between 100% ceramic and ceramic-coated bakeware. Ceramic-coated bakeware is made with a metal core (usually aluminum but sometimes stainless steel) covered with a silica (sand)-based “sol-gel” solution that’s sprayed around it to give it the non-stick quality.
Ceramic-coated bakeware in comparison to 100% ceramic bakeware, is a lot more lightweight, easier to clean, and is less likely to break if dropped.
Just be mindful that ceramic bakeware of any kind will break if exposed to extreme temperatures, similar to glass. A good rule of thumb is to let it cool after baking with it before cleaning it.
how do I make my kitchen non-toxic?
Beyond choosing non-toxic bakeware, there are additional ways you can have a non-toxic kitchen.
Having a “non-toxic kitchen” basically means making more informed decisions that promote a healthy lifestyle. This also trickles into a sustainable lifestyle, because usually wellness of self = wellness of planet.
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For example, baking homemade zucchini muffins using zucchini from your garden is a lot healthier for you and the planet. You get to control all the ingredients in the muffins (aka, less or zero sugar), and it’s not being mass produced and put in plastic packaging like the ones you might find in stores.
Here are some other ways to keep your kitchen non-toxic:
- Ditch teflon-coated cookware for these non-toxic cookware brands
- Opt for glass snapware, glass jars and silicone bags for food storage
- Avoid plastic film wrap and choose Beeswrap instead
- Filter your water to avoid PFAS found in tap water
- Choose organic, locally grown, plastic-free produce from the farmers market
- Grow your own herbs on your windowsill
- Clean using eco-friendly products
gzw approved non-toxic bakeware sets
Here are some brands that are making non-toxic bakeware and get the Going Zero Waste seal of approval.
I’ve compiled a list of the best non-toxic bakeware on the market. All the bakeware listed below are made from ceramic, glass, stainless steel or cast iron.
I’ve gone ahead and highlighted some key features of each brand, but it isn’t an exhaustive list. Be sure to check out their websites for more information.
1. caraway
- Ceramic bakeware
- Free of PTFE, PFAS, PFOA, lead, cadmium, + toxic metals
- Ethical manufacturing where employees are safe + paid living wages
- Thoughtful packaging shipped in recycled cardboard with zero plastic bags
- Recycle locator on website for end of life recycling
- Get 10% site-wide using this link
2. greenpan
- Ceramic nonstick bakeware
- Free of PFAS, PFOA, lead, and cadmium
- Recycling program available
- Factory generates 30% of its power from the solar panels
- Recycled cardboard packaging
3. xtrema
- Pure ceramic bakeware
- No lead, cadmium, PFOA, PFAS, non-stick coatings, or metal core
- Handmade by skilled artisans
- Can withstand extreme temperatures
- Microwave, oven, BBQ, freezer, and dishwasher safe
- FDA Certified & California Prop 65 compliant
4. kana
- Stainless steel bakeware
- Manufactured in ethical factories
- Offset 100% of shipping-related carbon emissions
- 1% For the Planet member
5. 360 cookware
- Stainless steel cookware
- Free of harmful coating such as PFAS, PFOS, PFOA and PTFE
- Handcrafted in USA
- Lifetime warranty available
6. made in cookware
- 202-Year-Old Porcelain Recipe and ceramic clay bakeware
- Artisan crafted + chef-approved
- Recycling program available
- USA based factory
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Thoreau wrote in Walden that “Time is but the stream I go a-fishing in,” which reminds us that life is short and nature fills it beautifully. What are you looking for that can’t be found during an afternoon in nature?
Earth911 inspirations. Post them, share your desire to help people think of the planet first, every day. Click the poster to get a larger image.
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Classic Sustainability In Your Ear: The Ocean River Institute’s Natural Lawn Challenge for Climate Action
Turn back the clock with this classic interview that will get you ready for Spring yard care planning. A lawn may be beautiful but it can take a heavy toll on the environment, accounting for between 30% and 60% of residential water use in the United States. Rob Moir, Ph.D., is president and executive director of the Ocean River Institute in Cambridge, Massachusetts. ORI works with residential lawn owners to heal damaged ecosystems by restoring coastal areas to lessen the destructive impacts of climate change. The benefits of a natural lawn reach far beyond reduced local water pollution, eliminating chemicals that can contribute to cancers, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, and other cellular diseases. Natural lawns are also better for local pollinators and store much more carbon than heavily fertilized lawns. If you considered removing your lawn to play a part in the battle against climate change, this interview may change your mind — a healthy lawn is a powerful carbon sink.
The Ocean River Institute is recruiting Massachusetts communities, town by town, to take a pledge to follow natural lawn practices in the Healthy Soils for Climate Restoration Challenge. You don’t need to live in Massachusetts to participate and learn about the alternatives to the traditional, chemical-intensive lawn practices that use Roundup, a source of glyphosates that kills soil-dwelling fungi and local pollinators, and fast-acting nitrogen fertilizers. You can learn more about the Ocean River Institute at www.oceanriver.org.
Rob has contributed many articles about climate change and the history of environmental change since this interview, including:
- Finding a Northwest Passage to the Sea
- Turning the Tide—How Land and Water Shape Our Climate Future
- Learning from Captain Scoresby’s Ten-gallon Fir-Cask
- Earth Savvy?
- Let the Ground Keep Falling Rainwater
- The Sultans of Swag Versus Looking at Clouds from Both Sides Now
- Subscribe to Sustainability in Your Ear on iTunes and Apple Podcasts.
- Follow Sustainability in Your Ear on Spreaker, iHeartRadio, or YouTube
Editor’s Note: This episode originally aired on May 30, 2022.
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Choosing your perfect gown can be one of the most exciting decisions for your special day, but for the eco fashionista, it can be a challenge to find a dress that fits your values and style — but these brands have exceptional sustainable wedding dresses you’ll swoon over!
Using earth-minded materials like hemp, cruelty-free peace silk, deadstock recycled fabrics and vintage lace, and producing consciously, either in small batches or handcrafting each individual piece made-to-order, the brands below meet high standards for transparency, ecological sustainability, and fair labor.
[For more sustainable wedding dresses, check out this guide to secondhand wedding dress sites!]
Note that the guide contains affiliate links. As always, we only feature brands that meet strict criteria for sustainability we love, that we think you’ll love too!
1. Christy Dawn
Dreamy dress brand Christy Dawn does not disappoint with their romantic bridal collection! Each piece is more swoon-worthy than the next.
Their three sustainable bridal gowns are made from regenerative silk charmeuse —sourced through BOMBYX, an innovative silk producer using best practices — and colored in a beautiful pearl silk with non-toxic dyes. Each dress is ethically cut and sewn by makers in Los Angeles earning living wages, as with the rest of Christy Dawn’s collections.
The Britta Dress and Fitzgerald Dress are 1920s inspired while the Athena Dress is a more modern (but equally romantic) option. All of these dresses are made-to-order with an estimated timeline of 4 weeks.
Conscious Qualities: Regenerative silk and organic non-toxic dyes, ethically made-to-order in Los Angeles
Price Range: $2,500 – $3,000
Size Range: XS – XL
2. Pure Magnolia
Blending the traditional with the modern, Pure Magnolia designs classic-inspired sustainable wedding dresses with contemporary touches. And each dress is made in their Canadian studio by seamstresses earning fair wages from eco-fabrics, such as organic cotton and hemp silk.
The brand sources recycled fabrics whenever possible as well, and recycles their scrap fabric through FABCYCLE.
Conscious Qualities: Eco-friendly fabrics, locally and fairly made, recycles scrap fabrics
Price Range: $845 – $3,300 CAD
Size Range: 0 – 28
3. Lost in Paris
Lost in Paris crafts each of their creatively designed bohemian-inspired gowns ethically in their Sydney, Australia studio. Unconventional yet undeniably striking, Lost in Paris’ dresses are made from vintage lace and cotton.
Investing in a dress from Lost in Paris is seamless — the brand offers at-home sample try-ons, offers train and sleeve adjustments on several styles, ships their dresses worldwide for free, and even accepts returns. Oh, and, if one of their ready-made sizes doesn’t work for you, you can get a dress designed to your measurements.
Conscious Qualities: Made-to-order model, uses vintage lace, locally made
Price Range: $950 – $3900 AUD
Size Range: XXS – XXL + custom sizing options
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4. Wear Your Love
Wear Your Love creates feminine, effortless dresses in their Northern California studio that are — in contrast to the majority of wedding dresses on the market — actually comfortable! The brand’s free-spirited designs are made with soft, earth-minded fabrics like organic cotton and each dress is made to order for each bride to their exact measurements.
There are also customizations available for each eco-friendly wedding dress such as train or no train, skirt or sleeve linings, back coverage, skirt style, and more.
Conscious Qualities: Eco-friendly fabrics, made-to-order model, locally and transparently made
Price Range: $680 – $1,700
Size Range: N/A; dresses are made to your measurements
5. Larimeloom
Based in Reggio Emilia, Italy, Larimeloom crafts exceptional custom-made dresses by hand in their atelier. The brand creates comfortable minimalist dresses from durable natural fabrics and colors them with natural or non-toxic dyes.
Larimeloom has also implemented zero waste design techniques, cutting their patterns strategically in order to minimize fabric waste.
Conscious Qualities: Made-to-order model, zero-waste designs, natural fabrics and dyes
Price Range: 650€ – 2,650€
Size Range: XS – XL
6. Sister Organics
Sourcing quality earth-friendly natural fabrics like organic hemp and cotton, Sister Organics creates classic, eco-friendly wedding dresses for UK-based brides.
Each dress is made to order in England, so you can select a pre-defined size, customize the length of a size, or get an entirely different dress made for your measurements.
Conscious Qualities: Eco-friendly fabrics, made-to-order model
Price Range: £125 – £390
Size Range: XXS – XXL + custom sizing
7. Indiebride London
Indiebride’s vintage-inspired sustainable wedding dresses are delicate and romantic yet free-spirited, offering a unique collection for the bride that wants to skip the conventional wedding gown and choose a piece that fits their individual style.
The brand’s conscious wedding dresses are handmade in London using majority natural fibers and can be altered or customized to your specifications.
Conscious Qualities: Made-to-order model, uses many natural fabrics, locally made
Price Range: £1,200 – £1,700
Size Range: 8 – 16 (UK sizes)
More Resources For Your Eco Wedding:
10 Secondhand Wedding Dress Sites for the Eco Bride
7 Ethical Lab-Grown Diamond Engagement and Wedding Rings
17 Brands with Conscious Dresses (great options for bridesmaid dresses in here!)
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