Agree, but Teflon at least you can shit out, not so other plastics which are staying for ever and on top of that they accumulate in your body, causing several health issues. Teflon is inerte, it pass through your digestive track as is. Naturally is better to avoid it and use normal steel pans, if right handled, there isn't the need of Teflon, if the pan is heated enough with some oil, nothing will stick in it, thanks Mr.Leydenfrost.