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Plastic-Free Rating
Cookware
Cookware·Our Place

Always Pan 2.0

B
PFR Grade
Good — mostly plastic-free with minor concerns
Ceramic non-stick coating free of PTFE, PFOA, and PFAS. Aluminum base with ceramic coating. No heavy metals detected in testing. Good transparency but ceramic coatings can degrade over time.
PFR Recommended

Multi-functional ceramic non-stick pan that replaces 8 traditional pieces of cookware. PTFE-free, PFOA-free, PFAS-free ceramic coating. Aluminum base.

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
7
Packaging
7
Transparency
8
Durability
6

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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

Our Place's ceramic coating is genuinely PFAS-free — a meaningful improvement over Teflon. The pan's versatility reduces the need for multiple pieces of cookware. Ceramic coatings do degrade with use, so replacing when scratched is important.

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