Rather than have a cupboard full of rusty old pans and cheap saucepans that peel off to reveal aluminium, invest in a few quality pans to last for years. You’ll enjoy cooking more and get better results.
Before cooking, read up on food safety for people & pets (many human foods are unsafe around animal friends).
Despite claims from ‘green pan companies, ‘heating any cookware (not just Teflon) is not safe around birds. But hopefully if you live with birds, they are in a nice aviary with other birds, rather than caged in a kitchen.
Eco-Friendly Earth Pans
Earth Pan is a brand of ceramic pans that are non-stick, without the nasty forever chemicals, that are ending up in rivers and oceans everywhere.
Made from recycled aluminium, the pans are then coated to protect, and although a bit more expensive, no more so than other quality pans (just buy a few – everything is sold with a 5-year guarantee, but should last longer than that).
The pans are suitable for all stove types (from gas to induction) and have shatterproof glass lids. They are also dishwasher-safe. The range includes a 3-piece saucepan set, a fry pan, a stockpot grill pan and a wok.
The handles are made from party post-consumer recycled plastic (which are also designed to stay cool), and the pans are sent in sustainable packaging.
Budget-Friendly Eco Pots & Pans
ProCook offers a more budget-friendly range of pans (around £20) made from recycled aluminium with non-stick ceramic coatings and wood handles.
