http://thegoodhuman.com/2007/07/31/what-teflon-is-and-why-you-should-avoid-it/ Sustainability, Environment, Progressive Politics, Peak Oil, Going Green. Wed, 22 May 2013 01:22:27 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 http://thegoodhuman.com/2007/07/31/what-teflon-is-and-why-you-should-avoid-it/#comment-26120 Perfect Scrambled Eggs… every time! | GlutenFreeGus.com Tue, 02 Apr 2013 08:00:33 +0000 http://www.thegoodhuman.com/2007/07/31/what-teflon-is-and-why-you-should-avoid-it/#comment-26120 [...] 1.  Heat a small skillet over a medium heat. (Stainless steel please: http://thegoodhuman.com/2007/07/31/what-teflon-is-and-why-you-should-avoid-it/.) [...] [...] 1.  Heat a small skillet over a medium heat. (Stainless steel please: http://thegoodhuman.com/2007/07/31/what-teflon-is-and-why-you-should-avoid-it/.) [...]

]]> http://thegoodhuman.com/2007/07/31/what-teflon-is-and-why-you-should-avoid-it/#comment-14124 What it takes to be a bird owner. « Students and Birds Thu, 20 Sep 2012 20:56:30 +0000 http://www.thegoodhuman.com/2007/07/31/what-teflon-is-and-why-you-should-avoid-it/#comment-14124 [...] Teflon and nonstick coatings release toxic fumes at high temperatures, according to their manufacturers, and so you are instructed not to leave pans unattended on hot burners for long periods of time. What some don’t tell you, however, is that these fumes are actually released faster and at lower temperatures than previously thought. This can be deadly to birds. Check here for a bit more of a reputable source on teflon poisoning. [...] [...] Teflon and nonstick coatings release toxic fumes at high temperatures, according to their manufacturers, and so you are instructed not to leave pans unattended on hot burners for long periods of time. What some don’t tell you, however, is that these fumes are actually released faster and at lower temperatures than previously thought. This can be deadly to birds. Check here for a bit more of a reputable source on teflon poisoning. [...]

]]> http://thegoodhuman.com/2007/07/31/what-teflon-is-and-why-you-should-avoid-it/#comment-10969 Mah Sesh with tha Senator, Y’all: No Stick Trick | Glitter and Grit Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:45:45 +0000 http://www.thegoodhuman.com/2007/07/31/what-teflon-is-and-why-you-should-avoid-it/#comment-10969 [...] know about the dangers of teflon, right? I know, I know, a lot of people want a pan that doesn’t stick. Most stainless steel [...] [...] know about the dangers of teflon, right? I know, I know, a lot of people want a pan that doesn’t stick. Most stainless steel [...]

]]> http://thegoodhuman.com/2007/07/31/what-teflon-is-and-why-you-should-avoid-it/#comment-1008 Avoid Plastic Food Steamers | The Good Human Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:44:09 +0000 http://www.thegoodhuman.com/2007/07/31/what-teflon-is-and-why-you-should-avoid-it/#comment-1008 [...] BPA-free steamers have non-stick surface made from PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene, better known as Teflon), another hazardous chemical that health advocates recommend [...] [...] BPA-free steamers have non-stick surface made from PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene, better known as Teflon), another hazardous chemical that health advocates recommend [...]

]]> http://thegoodhuman.com/2007/07/31/what-teflon-is-and-why-you-should-avoid-it/#comment-1007 Asian Food: Hokkien Mee (Noodles) — Damn Fine Food Thu, 08 Dec 2011 07:35:19 +0000 http://www.thegoodhuman.com/2007/07/31/what-teflon-is-and-why-you-should-avoid-it/#comment-1007 [...] Teflon is baaaaad m’kay.  Rather use ceramic, titanium (if you can afford it) or a human and eco-friendly non-stick [...] [...] Teflon is baaaaad m’kay.  Rather use ceramic, titanium (if you can afford it) or a human and eco-friendly non-stick [...]

]]> http://thegoodhuman.com/2007/07/31/what-teflon-is-and-why-you-should-avoid-it/#comment-1006 Green Holiday Gifts « Organic Homemaking Wed, 22 Dec 2010 05:18:24 +0000 http://www.thegoodhuman.com/2007/07/31/what-teflon-is-and-why-you-should-avoid-it/#comment-1006 [...] pans and plastic. You can read more info on why non-stick pans are hazardous to your health here. As well, you can read why stainless steel is better than plastic water bottles here. You may pay [...] [...] pans and plastic. You can read more info on why non-stick pans are hazardous to your health here. As well, you can read why stainless steel is better than plastic water bottles here. You may pay [...]

]]> http://thegoodhuman.com/2007/07/31/what-teflon-is-and-why-you-should-avoid-it/#comment-1005 How We’re Killing the Planet: The Ultimate Guide to Plasticradicalturtle.com | radicalturtle.com Tue, 20 Jul 2010 04:11:32 +0000 http://www.thegoodhuman.com/2007/07/31/what-teflon-is-and-why-you-should-avoid-it/#comment-1005 [...] Pots and Pans. That kill Birds. Basically all of those “nonstick pans” aka Teflon, are coated in plastic. Teflon has been associated with severe birth defects in the children of workers who make the stuff. It can also come off of your pans in flakes. Imagine accidentally eating that. S$&t! While researching, I found out Microwave popcorn bags have teflon! It is toxic, makes humans sick, and can cause seizures. Not pretty. [...] [...] Pots and Pans. That kill Birds. Basically all of those “nonstick pans” aka Teflon, are coated in plastic. Teflon has been associated with severe birth defects in the children of workers who make the stuff. It can also come off of your pans in flakes. Imagine accidentally eating that. S$&t! While researching, I found out Microwave popcorn bags have teflon! It is toxic, makes humans sick, and can cause seizures. Not pretty. [...]

]]> http://thegoodhuman.com/2007/07/31/what-teflon-is-and-why-you-should-avoid-it/#comment-1004 Boot Camp Day 9: The Kitchen: Fire it Up Leaner and Greener | Your Daily Thread - YDT Thu, 22 Apr 2010 06:57:56 +0000 http://www.thegoodhuman.com/2007/07/31/what-teflon-is-and-why-you-should-avoid-it/#comment-1004 [...] clear of nonstick. Remember Teflon? The most well-known of nonstick surfaces, it proves popularity isn”™t always based on merit. [...] [...] clear of nonstick. Remember Teflon? The most well-known of nonstick surfaces, it proves popularity isn”™t always based on merit. [...]

]]> http://thegoodhuman.com/2007/07/31/what-teflon-is-and-why-you-should-avoid-it/#comment-1003 Is Silicone Cookware Safe? | The Good Human Sun, 04 Apr 2010 11:31:15 +0000 http://www.thegoodhuman.com/2007/07/31/what-teflon-is-and-why-you-should-avoid-it/#comment-1003 [...] all the negative press about Teflon and about metals leaching out of pots and pans, consumers are on the lookout for cookware that”™s easy-to-clean and doesn”™t pose health [...] [...] all the negative press about Teflon and about metals leaching out of pots and pans, consumers are on the lookout for cookware that”™s easy-to-clean and doesn”™t pose health [...]

]]> http://thegoodhuman.com/2007/07/31/what-teflon-is-and-why-you-should-avoid-it/#comment-1002 cooking with teflon pans - Avian Avenue - A friendly & caring bird loving community Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:40:12 +0000 http://www.thegoodhuman.com/2007/07/31/what-teflon-is-and-why-you-should-avoid-it/#comment-1002 [...] teflon: Teflon Toxicity (PTFE Toxicosis) in Birds: Signs and Prevention All About Cooking - Teflon What Teflon Is And Why You Should Avoid It. | The Good Human __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 2 or greater. [...] [...] teflon: Teflon Toxicity (PTFE Toxicosis) in Birds: Signs and Prevention All About Cooking – Teflon What Teflon Is And Why You Should Avoid It. | The Good Human __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 2 or greater. [...]

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