When we talk about sustainability in the kitchen, it usually starts with what’s on the plate. Eating more plants, reducing food waste, cutting back on plastic. But what about the tools we use to cook?
Every time we toss out a scratched-up frypan or replace a cheap pot, it adds up, in cost and waste.
Cookware might not be the first thing you think of when it comes to sustainable living, but it should be.
By investing in high-quality, durable cookware, we’re reducing this constant cycle of buying, using, and sending to landfill. Channelling that Buy Me Once ethos, which is all about investing in quality products that are designed to stand the test of time, not just a few recipes.
From cast iron to recycled stainless steel, these are our top picks for sustainable cookware brands in Australia. Whether you’re after a full set or just one solid pan, there’s something here for every kitchen and budget.
Our Place: The All-in-One Eco Maestro
Our Place, a brand that’s taken the world by storm with its Always Pan.
Boasting the functionality of eight separate pieces of cookware, perfect for the minimalist kitchen.
Our Place is all about combining multiple pieces of cookware, helping you do more with less. And if you love bright, cheery kitchenware, this is the brand for you.
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Solidteknics: Ironclad Sustainability
Born and made in Australia, Solidteknics is the perfect pairing of sustainability and durability.
Solidteknics pans are engineered from a single piece of iron, ensuring that their products can withstand the test of time (and heat), which means less wastage when you keep it forever.
Their cast iron range of pans comes in a range of shapes and sizes for all your cooking needs.
Le Creuset: Centuries-Old Craftsmanship Meets Modern Sustainability
This cast-iron cookware brand from France has graced kitchens for nearly a century. The secret behind Le Creuset’s sustainability? Exceptional durability.
These are the pans that will truly last a lifetime.
Their products often passed down through generations, promote a reduce-and-reuse mindset that’s the heart and soul of sustainable living. Plus, their kitchenware is as beautiful as they are functional.
Chasseur: French Elegance, Eco Excellence
Another great brand from France, Chasseur offers a range of stunning enamelled cast iron cookware.
Although Chasseur’s products look and perform like high-end kitchenware, they’re designed with the Earth in mind.
The long-lasting quality of their pots and pans means fewer replacements and less waste – a win for both your kitchen and the environment.
GreenPan: Rethinking non-stick Cookware
For lovers of non-stick cookware, we have GreenPan, a brand that’s reshaping the way we think about non-stick.
With their Thermolon ceramic non-stick coating, derived from sand, GreenPan offers a PFOA and PFAS-free alternative to traditional non-stick pans.
It’s an eco-friendly solution to non-toxic cookware that’s kind to both your food and the planet.
Caraway: Where Style Meets Sustainability
If you’re looking for non-toxic cookware with style, look no further than Caraway.
This innovative brand delivers ceramic-coated cookware free from PTFE, PFOA, lead, and cadmium.
With a focus on minimalistic design and an array of chic colours, Caraway adds an eco-friendly touch to any modern kitchen aesthetic.
Neoflam: For the Eco-friendly Kitchen
Rounding out our list is the Australian sustainable cookware brand Neoflam, known for its colourful and functional non-toxic frypans.
Utilising Ecolon, a ceramic coating crafted from natural minerals, Neoflam guarantees PFOA and PTFE-free cooking.
With an impressive range of pans, Neoflam is your one-stop shop for cookware and bakeware in a palette of sweet pastels and fun colours.
