Aside from your own personal health, and the health of human and non-human family members, there are other reasons to choose green or eco-conscious cookware as well. By not buying Teflon-coated cookware and cookware involving the use of other unpleasant chemicals, you also help protect workers who would otherwise be producing those goods. Further, and very unfortunately, the chemicals that are used to make Teflon and other toxic non-stick coatings have made their way into our drinking water. Voting with your dollars, and choosing not to buy these products, will make the planet a healthier place for future generations.