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Plastic-Free Rating
Cookware
Cookware·Caraway

Cookware Set (4-Piece, Ceramic Nonstick)

B
PFR Grade
Good — mostly plastic-free with minor concerns
Ceramic non-stick coating free of PTFE, PFOA, PFAS, lead, and cadmium. Aluminum core with ceramic coating. Caraway is transparent about their coating chemistry. Good design for organized storage.
PFR Recommended

4-piece ceramic non-stick cookware set (sauce pan, sauté pan, fry pan, Dutch oven). PTFE-free, PFOA-free, PFAS-free ceramic coating. Aluminum core.

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
8
Packaging
8
Transparency
8
Durability
7

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Last updated: April 6, 2026

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High Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

Non-stick cookware coated with PTFE (Teflon) or other PFAS compounds releases toxic particles and gases when overheated or scratched. These 'forever chemicals' accumulate in the body and have been linked to thyroid disease, cancer, and immune dysfunction. Every meal cooked in a scratched non-stick pan is a potential exposure event.

Why We Recommend This Product

Caraway has built a strong brand around non-toxic cookware. Their ceramic coating is genuinely PFAS-free and they publish their coating chemistry. The organized storage system is a practical bonus.

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