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Plastic-Free Rating
Cookware
Cookware·All-Clad

D3 Stainless Steel Fry Pan 12"

A
PFR Grade
Excellent — minimal plastic, transparent materials, safe for daily use
18/10 stainless steel. No non-stick coating, no PFAS, no PTFE. All-Clad is the gold standard for stainless steel cookware. Lasts a lifetime.
PFR Approved

12" stainless steel fry pan. 18/10 stainless steel. No non-stick coating, no PFAS, no PTFE. All-Clad is the gold standard for stainless steel cookware.

Score Breakdown

How scores are calculated

Materials (40%): How plastic-free the product is — raw materials, construction, and coatings.

Packaging (20%): Is the product packaged in plastic? Is it recyclable?

Transparency (20%): Does the brand disclose ingredients, sourcing, and manufacturing?

Durability (20%): How long does it last? Longer-lasting products reduce plastic waste over time.

Materials
10
Packaging
7
Transparency
9
Durability
10

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Last updated: April 6, 2026

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Low Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

Non-stick cookware coatings (PTFE/Teflon and PFAS-based coatings) release toxic fumes when overheated and shed microplastics into food during normal cooking. PFAS are detected in blood samples of 97% of Americans.

Why We Recommend This Product

All-Clad's D3 stainless steel pan is the gold standard for safe cookware. No non-stick coating, no PFAS, no PTFE. Lasts a lifetime with proper care. The investment in quality stainless steel cookware eliminates PFAS exposure from cooking.

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