Great quality, nice looking saucepans. No clue on the recycling part of it - I'm hoping they will last a while so I won't need to find out just yet but I can vouch for the non-stick and they feel like great quality pans. Not too heavy but the handle feels good quality and they work perfectly on my induction hob. I didn't need to use any oil in either pan so the non-stick seems to be working well. They are comfortable to hold, easy to pour from and the lid handles were easy to grip. i also look the design, it matches very well my kitchen.