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Plastic-Free Rating
Cookware
Mainstream Brand
Cookware·Lodge

Cast Iron Skillet (12-Inch)

A
PFR Grade
Excellent — minimal plastic, transparent materials, safe for daily use
Pure cast iron. No PTFE, no PFAS, no chemical coatings. Lodge is the gold standard for cast iron cookware. Lasts generations.
PFR Approved

12-inch cast iron skillet. Pure cast iron. No PTFE, no PFAS, no chemical coatings. Lasts generations.

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
8
Transparency
9
Durability
10

This is a rating of this specific product only — not the company. Other products from this brand may score differently.

Last updated: April 6, 2026

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Low Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

Nonstick cookware coated with PTFE (Teflon) or PFAS-based coatings releases toxic fumes when overheated.

Synthetic Plastic Content
0%
synthetic plastic by weight

Why We Rated It This Way

Lodge's cast iron skillet is pure cast iron — no PTFE, no PFAS, no chemical coatings. Naturally nonstick when seasoned. Lasts generations with proper care. The gold standard for safe cookware.

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