14 Toxic Kitchen Items You Should Declutter Immediately (and what to do instead)

[@tarynmaria_]

These are 14 toxic items that are lurking in your kitchen! I am decluttering many of these items in an effort to in a healthier and safer environment. Here is the playlist featuring this whole series! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqGmhGypiK-bmc0 Items mentioned: Safer utensils: Cuisinart stainless steel ladle: amzn.to/491afwh Cuisinart stainless steel pasta turner: amzn.to/3CDNvGy OXO Stainless steel little fish turner (this is a smaller turner that I like): amzn.to/40VElzc. They also have a restaurant style one: amzn.to/3AMLHui OXO 12” stainless steel locking tongs: amzn.to/3AMLHui Wooden spoons: amzn.to/4fGPcBo (no varnish, glue, etc. comes from Poland) Glasslock food storage containers: amzn.to/3V7arEx Stainless steel pans: All Clad stainless steel fry pan: amzn.to/4ihAX8b All Clad stainless steel 7 piece set: amzn.to/3Zp1J5V Wood cutting boards: Virginia Boys Extra Large Walnut Wood Cutting: amzn.to/3ALMUC5 Boardsmith: theboardsmith.com/ (I have one from here!) Better silverware: Henkels SIlvano 45 piece flatware set: amzn.to/3CLH6sY Oneida H147020A Monolith 20 piece everyday flatware: amzn.to/4eKNFsI Oneida B336045A Mooncrest 45-piece flatware set, Service for 8, 45 Piece: amzn.to/4fxF5Pr Oneida Reyna 20 piece set, service for 4, 18/0 stainless steel: amzn.to/3ZlCIJS Better air fryers: Breville the Smart Oven® Air Fryer Pro, Convection Countertop Oven, Air Fryer Toaster Oven Combo, BOV900BSS: amzn.to/4eK9CIv Fritaire Glass AirFryer 5 Quart w/ 360 Visibility: amzn.to/3ZkPmbV GE Digital Air Fryer Toaster Oven + Accessory Set: amzn.to/4fG0IND Glasses: Lowball Tumblers 16oz Made From Premium Borosilicate: amzn.to/3Z04Alv My favorite water bottles: Swell 17 ounce stainless steel water bottles: amzn.to/4eEDk1C Yeti YETI Rambler 18 oz Bottle, Vacuum Insulated, Stainless Steel with Straw Cap: amzn.to/4g0ZrAt Lifefactory 22-Ounce Glass Water Bottle with Classic Cap and Protective Silicone Sleeve: amzn.to/3CIYhev Sources: Black nylon kitchen utensils: www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14030955/urgent-warning-common-kitchen-item-toxic-chemicals.html toxicfreefuture.org/press-room/first-ever-study-finds-cancer-causing-chemicals-in-black-plastic-food-contact-items-sold-in-the-u-s/ www.cnn.com/2024/10/01/health/flae-retardant-black-plastic-wellness/index.html Flatware and silverware guide: www.mamavation.com/product-investigations/best-non-toxic-flatware-silverware.html Air fryers: www.mamavation.com/food/safest-air-fryers-sans-toxic-pfas-coatings.html Aluminum foil www.rd.com/article/cooking-with-aluminum-foil/. Podcast: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIDFcotnp52lZtU KZbinr you should follow on this topic: www.youtube.com/@dryvonneburkart @dryvonneburkart

[@jeannettebalcom6826]

I love this video topic. Thank you. Please do more like this for the whole home.

[@RuthMaxgay]

We are still using our Oneida stainless flatware, manufactured in Oneida, NY, our wedding gift from my parents 55 years ago.

[@tarynmaria_]

@@RuthMaxgay awesome! I’m originally from near there :)

[@pattibrown2939]

Echo was a brand from USA. In the town of Byesville, Ohio. My uncle worked there for years.

[@adriennedecerce3479]

I lived in oneida!!!!

[@mtaylor9055]

I love this and wanted to add on. I read a research paper awhile back that said silicone is almost as bad as plastic so you might want to look into that, especially like silpats. I have a fix for aluminum foil. If you buy pans from a restaurant store, think stainless steel chafing dishes at catering events. You can buy them in small sizes for relatively cheap and you can buy stainless steel lids that fit them. There's one size that's close to a 9x13 I think it's a half pan and bread pan size. Also the closest to an airfryer I can find is the Gourmia all in one 14 quart air fryer, it doesn't have coatings and it does cook more like an air fryer than convection oven. Also a lot of enameled cast iron contains lead. Lead is popping up in a lot of things lately, Staub seems to be the only brand that is likely safe from lead from what I've read. Have you found an electric kettle that is fully stainless steel. I bought one that's supposed to be but I suspect there is an aluminum bottom.

[@JudiL-f4v]

Thank-you for bringing awareness to us on this topic. I have known about this stuff for years, but certain family members and friends think I’m being a fanatic, particularly since I’m so type A to begin with. Also I’m a minimalist, (and they’re not), so more of a challenge to get them to take me serious. I recently got rid of dishes and mugs made in China, (my Starbucks mugs), 😢, because China uses so much lead in producing these items. Thanks so much again!❤😊

[@olderandwiser78]

This is all good advice. I am almost 80 and have been using Griswold cast iron pans my whole adult life. I have frying pans in sizes 3-12 and they are the best non stick pans you will ever buy. I use a Griswold Dutch oven, muffin pans, and griddles. The frying pans stack neatly inside each other that saves room in the closet and they are all almost 100 years old. To clean them all I need is one drop of dish detergent and a rag to swish around. Sometimes I will use a non scratch pad, but they clean up really easily. I also still use my grandmother's stainless steel Revereware pots and pans from the 1930s and stainless soup pots. I never use aluminum foil for cooking, only to wrap food for the refrigerator occasionally and never heat anything in plastic. I do use plastic freezer safe containers to put things in the freezer or leftovers in the refrigerator, but don't put anything in them that is hot. Almost all of the ovenware is glass ( with glass lids) except for the cookie sheets that are enameled steel. Also the stainless flatware I use is Oneida purchased in 1967. I do have a Cosori air fryer but have never smelled any odor coming from it. Coffee pots are another that can give off a chemical smell. I use my old Corning percolator that was a wedding gift in 1967. I have never had any health issues (knock on wood) so I must be doing something right.

[@margaretpater3046]

I love my cast iron pans you name it I have one

[@tarynmaria_]

@@olderandwiser78 wow sounds like you’re doing a a amazing job! Thank you for sharing ❤️

[@deedsh6280]

It's always good to see where changes can be made that are otherwise not that overwhelming. I stopped reheating in plastic a long time ago, but have now also gotten a nice start on Anchor Hocking with lids for storage and reheating. Please keep bringing new info to the channel. People can always choose what works for them and what we continue to learn. TY.

[@tarynmaria_]

@@deedsh6280 thank you so much!

[@annellis8412]

That is such important information. I would love more videos like this! Merry Christmas Taryn! I hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday!

[@tarynmaria_]

@@annellis8412 I’m so glad! And merry Christmas to you as well!! ❤️🎄

[@JoyceB-qv9xq]

Brava and thank you, dear one!!! I very recently tossed so many of these toxins from my kitchen: plastic of all kinds: cutting boards, cooking utensils, storage containers. Also tossed any pan that has a coating, so now I solely cooked with stainless, glass and cast iron pans!! For many years now I've refused to drink or eat anything from a plastic bottle/container; would never reheat same in the microwave! NEVER have I cooked with/stored food in aluminum foil. As it's getting more difficult to buy foods that aren't enclosed in plastic...I've gone almost totally "label free"...that is, nothing packaged, such as veggies and fruit. I've starting buying products produced in Italy to avoid the toxins found in US produced foods! So glad I didn't fall for the air fryer craze! Got so tired of replacing expensive Nespresso machines as they stopped functioning properly (also got tired shipping them to be repaired, something I'm not sure the company has done in quite a few years) and at the same time I gave up the toxic PODS!

[@shelton1567]

I read in a news article that there was a mistake made in the study that said black plastic used in utensils. The danger was highly exaggerated all because of a mistake in their mathematical calculations.

[@tarynmaria_]

Thanks! I just looked into that - there was a miscalculation. But, because there are still traces of toxic chemicals and flame retardants in those utensils, I've replaced mine with wood and stainless steel to be sure.

[@jsi4064]

Just like spinach.

[@honneybearr]

Yummy microplastics

[@Katrn30]

Are the ceramic frying pans bad? I thought they were safe…

[@thekat268]

​. I think it depends on the quality. The cheaply made pans have a very thin ceramic coating that comes off easily. I bought a small pot, it had speckles on the inside like your oven. It has a ceramic coating but was manufactured a looong time ago. Tue coating is still perfect on that pot.

[@SilverSage1979]

Great information. We are also taking care to declutter all the toxicity in our home. 95% of our belongings in our home had toxic plastic in it. Bags and bags of clothes, plastic Tupperware, silverware, soap, air fryer, microwave... And my kids plastic toys. Even though we moved 95% of our belongings out of the house we still have enough.

[@marcialeecampbell5156]

You are soooooo correct. I use stainless steel, cast iron, and wooden utensils. Live long & prosper!!!

[@loz_j_k6203]

Yes please more videos like this. I've been meaning to get rid of some of these for a while but you've given me the push to actually do it now. Depressing about the air fryer as its so convenient, it'll take a while to get rid of that one I think

[@tarynmaria_]

@@loz_j_k6203 thank you so much! 😊

[@carolgrentzel1430]

I switched to cast iron a few years ago. I have a large and small fry pan, a Dutch oven, and cornbread pan. They are heavy, but so timeless.

[@tarynmaria_]

@@carolgrentzel1430 for sure! 😊

[@nordicnisse]

Big question for me. What about quality food grade silicone utensils? Are there the same concerns? Yet another thing to research.

[@melissadeyneka9459]

Thank youuuu so much for this! One goal for 2025 is to detox all this stuff that is hazardous to my family’s health. I know you have done some on cleaning products too and that is something that I plan on using going forward is all natural homemade products. I appreciate all your time that you put in for these types of videos!! Merry Christmas to you and your family! ❤

[@tarynmaria_]

Thank you so much, Melissa! Merry Christmas to you too!! ❤🎄

[@patriciacerwin6266]

Thank goodness i am old and not quite concerned about removing everything toxic from my life. Ive survived this long and with just a few years left, i guess i can keep some of these items.

[@DZ-rf9fh]

Amazing it is allowed to make things for cooking, storage, serving that negatively impacts health. Great video.

[@tarynmaria_]

Thank you so much!

I am 79, use plastic (and some glass now) for food storage of leftovers, also utensils, etc. I am not dead yet from poisoning, and have used plastics since the '60's. I got some new silicone and stainless utensils and transitioning over because they are more heat tolerant. We had lead paint when I was young, used DDT for insect control, no seatbelts in cars, many houses had asbestos siding also. When plastic food containers turn dark (tea color) toss them. I never put plastic containers in micro W. The new ceramic cookware is better, the older skillets were iffy, but when scratched toss them. Liked video.

[@karenwood8124]

While still watching this video, I began washing out some half-gallon mason jars. Our flour, sugar, and other ingredients were being stored in plastic containers, but not anymore! They're in glass. Getting rid of our plastic spatulas, too.

[@ellenmatteo3254]

I have a small table in our garage that I put the air fryer on when I cook with it. Will not use inside our home because of the output from it. My neighbor and I are fans of what we have dubbed "garage cooking"!!

[@fayeadamson896]

Another good video! You really open my eyes to problems with things I’ve used a lot. I’m trying to do better. Thank you!

[@tarynmaria_]

I am so glad, thank you!!

[@belindabutler6294]

A tip for covering your lasagne: use a baking tray or oven slide - one that you use to bake biscuits (cookies) on. They are flat, have a low lip and are the right shape.

[@tarynmaria_]

@@belindabutler6294 what a great idea!

[@rebeccablashock3829]

Thank you for your personal research and the valuable information! And you look great in green! 😊

[@tarynmaria_]

Thank you so much!

[@I.am.learning767]

Hi, you just came up on my feed today ~ so, this is the first video of yours that I've seen. I really like this information. I subscribed. Thank you 😁

[@christinedigioia957]

Great video, Taryn! I sent it to my husband. He doesn't believe me, about the scratched pans! Happy Holidays to you and your family!! ❤

[@elizabethsydnor5247]

@christinedigioia957 it's easier to choose not to believe this. That way we don't have to DO THE WORK or BUY NEW ITEMS. When he hears this information from a few more sources, hopefully, he will choose to believe it. Pray that God will send him this information in several different ways, so he can realize the truth.

[@tarynmaria_]

Thank you so much hand happy holidays to you!!! 😊❤️

[@jennyjenkins877]

Daaaaaaaaaaannnnnnngggg I hadn't even thought about the plastic utensils. I switched out the cutting boards and food storage containers already but didn't think about those. I'll add another one: plastic liners for the Crock-Pot... those can't be good.

[@tarynmaria_]

Oh yes those plastic liners are so bad!

[@dragonfly0212]

New subscriber. I love to watch videos like this. I learn something new every time. Please keep doing videos like this. Thank you for all the great information.

[@lauram.511]

Great Video that covers Multiple Toxic Items to Switch Out for Healthier Products!!! Who Wants Good Health? I DO!!! We just just got a stainless steel electric Percolator Coffee Pot & will dispose of the plastic coffee maker instead of donating it. We will not donate toxic items because we don't want to contribute to making others sick. Sometimes the right thing to do is hard but it's needed. Let's Get & Stay Healthy!

[@tarynmaria_]

Thank you so much! I am on the lookout for a plastic drip free coffeemaker :) Good idea about not donating these items too!

[@JoannaLouise200]

Really insightful advice ~ love your drawing attention to these matters. Solid plastics & microplastics have gotten, and are still getting eveywhere!...even in our oceans, and your video quite rightly reminds us to be vigilant, starting in our homes.

[@tarynmaria_]

So glad it was helpful!

[@sonnja7855]

I like these videos, keep them coming. I have bought an air fryer with a basket made of borosilicate glass and the grill thing to put inside is made of stainless steel - these things exist, just more expensive. I was not aware of the parchment paper, will get rid of it immediately. Also I did not think about drinking glasses which often are not made of coloured glass but of glass with a paint coating on them, thanks for making me aware of that. I am currently using yoghurt glasses (made of glass with a metal lid) to store leftovers in the fridge. I thought about getting glass containers like yours but then the lid is always plastic again which kind of defeats the purpose. What worries me is that food from the supermarket, e.g. cheese slices, always are wrapped in plastic touching the food. Even if we went "zero waste" and bought them without wrapping, they have been in plastic wrappings while being transported to the supermarket. Only so much we can do... Overall, thanks for the great video!!

[@pamelalyon3264]

You can find glass containers with wooden lids. I found some at Marshall's. The lids fit tightly. I'm sure other stores sell them. Happy hunting

[@kayla8930]

what air fryer do you have?

[@tarynmaria_]

@@sonnja7855 thank you so much! 😊

[@sonnja7855]

@@kayla8930 KeMar Kitchenware KHF-550. I live in Europe.

[@stephaniwagner637]

Thank you so much for all of this critical information, Taryn!! I knew I had a few things that needed to be decluttered but this is slightly terrifying 😦 I'm grateful you put this video out ❤

[@tarynmaria_]

Thank you so much!

[@trekkie-cat]

We never use Teflon anymore.

[@teresawalton7748]

Great information. I would love to see more videos like this Thanks so much

[@tarynmaria_]

Thank you!! 😊

[@heidibaxter2172]

Great video, I learned from a dentist- that waxed dental floss has teflon on it so it glides through your teeth better! Yuck!!

[@tarynmaria_]

Yes I heard that too! Thank you for sharing!

[@Graphicxtras1]

Great video, will hardly have anything left in my kitchen at this rate. What about perfumed candles, different cleaning products (i go with vinegar only), damaged computer cables, keyboards, mouse ...

[@stephaniwagner637]

Vinegar can be very useful but when you need something else to clean with you can mix 1/4 cup rubbing alcohol, a couple drops of dish soap & fill the rest of bottle with water. You can also add 5-10 drops of essential oils for extra cleaning power (many are anti-microbial, anti-viral & anti-bacterial) plus they smell great!

[@tarynmaria_]

Yes! I have a playlist on this. I am working to eliminate fragrance as much as I can (candles, etc.). Here's the playlist I have so far: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqGmhGypiK-bmc0

[@pamelalyon3264]

I've heard that scented candles cause toxins to be released. Sad, I know.

[@thekat268]

@graphicextras1. I saw this video where the guy said spread some butter on a plate and then spray it with vinegar and see if it cleans the butter off. I was shocked. I've been cleaning with vinegar and water not realizing it does nothing to breakdown and get rid of the oil. He said use a couple drops of Dawn and water or something that dissolves the oil.

[@Graphicxtras1]

@@thekat268 Good to know but I generally just wipe butter off using a cloth, can't say I have ever used vinegar on it. It is useful for many things, certain it can't clean everything though

[@ValerieT2023]

I like videos like this. I've been using wood utensils forever, glass leftover containers for years and just last week pitched my beloved plastic cutting boards. Are my silicon tongs & spatulas considered plastic that I should throw out? I cannot give up my non stick pans for eggs as I make a lot of eggs. I do pitch them when they start to wear. And no one will ever take my gas stove from me!

[@thekat268]

I watched a video regarding silicone. The guy said the jury is still out on that. He said silicone could absorb toxins. I didn't see any studies done or science on that. I haven't seen anything negative about silicone BUT I'm sure there are grades of silicone. I bought a cheap silicone pad to use as a trivet. It melted to the bottom of my dutch oven!

[@CynthiaGuarino]

This is so helpful and I didn’t know any of this. So now I’m gonna go start looking and be more aware of what they put in to our culture. Are you utensils? Specially, our drinking where in our silverware that was a biggie. Thanks again keep making more videos.

[@tarynmaria_]

Thank you so much!

[@CynthiaGuarino]

I would love to have you as a coach I feel that you really know your stuff and you enjoy working with people and educating them which we don’t know where to start when we’re cleaning our homes. Specially, if you have ADHDOL have a super holiday.

[@juliameares5268]

We use glass jars or glass bowls to store food with. We use wooden utensils or oxo silicon spatulas/stainless steel utensils/ no bagged microwaved popcorn/white dishware and clear goblet glassware/stainless steel water bottles/pyrex bakeware. I purchased bakeware with their own lids to avoid using foil whenever possible. You can also put parchment paper between the food and the foil when baking until you can switch over to pyrex bakeware with their own lids which is much safter. For a non stick result you can buy diamond bottom griddles and pans to avoid using nylon frying and other type pans. We use the glass items for food storage because it doesn't have to be replaced hardly ever and saves tons of money. Do not have a air fryer but we have an oven with an air fryer button and the interior of that oven is stainless steel. Thanks~

[@AnnEaton-xj6ic]

Great tips!! I didn’t know about the aluminum foil!! I don’t have a lot of these items anyway…but I do like my microwave popcorn!! Thanks for enlightening us Taryn!!🥰

[@DenyDefendDepose2]

Microwave popcorn, yuck. Artificial ingredients, that's the way. 😅😅

[@tarynmaria_]

You are so welcome, Ann!! ❤

[@pamelalyon3264]

I use an air popper. No oil needed. Low calories

[@gaelenoconnell-bidabadi]

Hi Taryn, thank you for this video! I'm interested in this kind of content and am trying to do things like this to better my health and the health of my family. Some of these I have already eliminated but this video will give me the boost to get rid of more on my to do list. Appreciate your tips.

[@tarynmaria_]

@@gaelenoconnell-bidabadi awesome I’m so glad! 😊

[@kristenalgozzini3691]

Great video. I really enjoyed and appreciate all the info. Keep them coming!

[@tarynmaria_]

@@kristenalgozzini3691 Thank you so much! 😊

[@rbdreamsart]

People use paper towels to spread butter onto their cookware or sop up extra grease while cooking in a pan. I don’t use them because I don’t want those factory paper fibers into my food.

[@marirose19]

New sub. Yes. Please keep doing this series. TYSM! Have a wonderful & lovely holiday!! 🫠

[@tarynmaria_]

Thank you so much and have a wonderful holiday!!

[@MarcyPeter-sh2hh]

You are always helpful and share items in person. Thank you, dear

[@tarynmaria_]

@@MarcyPeter-sh2hh you are so welcome!

[@josephgaviota]

I'm in agreement with Taryn Maria. I only use cast iron or stainless steel cookware. All leftovers in glass. I do use ziplock bags for some stuff, but it's only in the refrigerator, not heated. Also not perfect, but much reduced exposure.

[@anngoff6226]

I was just thinking about this subject today and thinking I need all new pots and pans! Thank you so much!

[@tarynmaria_]

@@anngoff6226 you are so welcome! 🤗

[@Keira15true]

Thank you for this video. Im in europe. Ive been wanting to buy glass containers etc but im afraid of buying the wrong kind of glass like how do i know if theres not some dangerous metal or coating on the glass i buy and what lids are even safe or cleanable with those. Like are the "cheap" glass containers in ikea safe even if the lids or glass are made in china? What about the rubber rims on glass lids how do i tell if those are safe? 😮‍💨😞 And who can you trust when finding info about it..

[@tarynmaria_]

It's so difficult! I use the Glasslock brand, which I trust, but I'm not sure they sell them in Europe. I think most glass should be safe. The lids probably not but at least the food doesn't touch the lids!

[@gladysnicholson2735]

Great video - hmm ... I've got a lot of stuff to replace. Here's the way i make popcorn. I take an ordinary paper lunch bag and put about 1/4c. to 1/3c. of kernels in it, then tape it closed with masking tape. I use the microwave's popcorn setting and stay close by til the popping slows down. Sometimes I add butter and salt to the bag before popping, Other times I add it to the popcorn when it's done. I sure home those brown paper lunch bags are safe. Thanks again. G.

[@Debbiesdilemmas]

I just heard about the black utensils this past week. Immediately I’m thinking I have to declutter these but of course I had forgotten. Just paused your video and through my two in the garbage. Thanks for the reminder.🥰

[@tarynmaria_]

@@Debbiesdilemmas you are so welcome!!

[@kathym.9140]

A few years ago I purchased an Air Fryer. The manufacturer recommended running it first without any food in it. So the first time I went to use it I thought I would try it in my garage with the garage doors opened. The chemical odor was so strong that it was unbearable. It gave me such a headache. Like you, I washed it up and put it away in my cupboard. I could smell that odor for weeks. Many people told me just keep on using it and that odor will soon disappear. I tried it twice and then just decided to get rid of it. It just wasn't worth the convenience. I have a convection oven and I get the same results with it as I would with an air fryer and don't have the fear of burning down the house or ingesting all of those chemicals.

[@tarynmaria_]

@@kathym.9140 Thank you for sharing!

[@bigjcfan406]

I love all of your videos but these are so important ❤

[@tastx3142]

Pans sprayed with aerosol oils tend to form the brown gunk that looks similar to yours. Decades ago, the manufacturer of my pans recommended not using those sprays as it binds to the pan. I don’t have nonstick pans and don’t use them but my husband insists on using them since he claims it’s easier. He cleans them afterwards but I go behind him and properly clean them to return them to their original appearance. A good quality pan will last a lifetime if properly cared for. I had teflon skillets and enamel pots and pans in the 70’s and early 80’s, tossed the teflon ones, donated the enamel set as they were in good shape and have my other items purchased in the late 80’s that are still in great shape. I hand wash my pots and pans since any residue that remains and is then reheated makes it more difficult to remove. I don’t find it difficult but it does take more time and effort after my husband uses the spray oil.

[@tarynmaria_]

@@tastx3142 Thank you for sharing!

[@linlippy3358]

Subscribed to you for exactly this type of content so, yes, please more of this type of video!

[@adriaba790]

I actually wash my wood cutting boards in the dishwasher, no problem....and nothing needed to cov er lasagna or any other food in the oven....coming from experience after being married to an italian and living in Italy 25 yrs 👌🏻😃

[@tarynmaria_]

Awesome, thank you for sharing!!

[@stephaniwagner637]

That is so interesting!! I wonder why the whole cover your food with foil got started..... Thank you for the tip!

[@lynnvokes9308]

Totally eye opening! Thank you so much for this info!

[@allioakley3372]

What are the current silverware from dollar tree made from? Do you know?

[@kayingthao5072]

Very useful information and more videos like this please. I remember when I use to have a plastic cutting board and after chopping up meat I’d see bits of plastic left on the board. They always concerned me. Wood is the safest definitely.

[@thekat268]

Regarding popcorn, I bought a pack of small paper lunch bags. I put popcorn in one, fold down the top and pop in the microwave. Pour out the popcorn into a bowl and pour melted butter on it, then salt. I might use 1xpaper back a few times before dumping it and taking out another one.

[@lizstraub6621]

Just this past Thanksgiving my oldest son told me to get rid of the black plastic spatula and ladle! It seems the black ones are even worse than other colors but all bad! I recently learned that teabags are coated in plastic. Yup. So now I have a cupboard full of teas and herbal teas that are getting tossed. I buy loose tea online and use stainless steel infusers. Always something! Oh, and paper coffee filters used in drip coffee makers (more plastic in those machines!) are also coated in plastic! the pods? 100% correct that the are wasteful. Also when the pod gets punctured and the hot water goes through it you get the microplastics from the paper top AND the plastic pod in your cup! How nice! I'm excited about the two cupboards in my kitchen that will be empty today! Oh and I will be sad to see my enameled cast iron pot with lid go but it's scratched. I use stainless and my 2xgreat grandmother's cast iron pans. Those nonstick muffin tins and baking pans are going too, as well as the plastic cutting boards! I think I'm up to 3 cupboards now LOL Thank you!!!! I did recently use an older enameled dutch oven with a lid to store bird seed in. The heavy lid keeps the critters out!

[@TarotTarot1]

I cook in cast iron, stainless steel and pack leftovers in glass. I use stainless steel and wood utensils. Grass fed butter and organic olive oil in the pan. I also make coffee in a glass and stainless steel French press.💕

[@jaimieschreiman5717]

Thank you! I’ve made the switch on all of these!

[@tarynmaria_]

That's awesome!

[@maryloueppard425]

Use unbleached parchment paper on those scratched pans to have a barrier for your food.

[@JoyceB-qv9xq]

Parchment papers are coated in toxins.

[@elizabethlasseigne5361]

I only use plastic containers for cold food, and I never use them for sauces like spaghetti sauce. Do you think that’s OK/harmful? Thank you! Love your videos!

[@tarynmaria_]

@@elizabethlasseigne5361 I think that’s ok too!

[@joannunemaker6332]

Thank you for this good advice. I enjoyed this video. 😊❤

[@tarynmaria_]

@@joannunemaker6332 you are so welcome!! 🤗

[@tainoaquarian]

I don’t use the single-use plastics & have planned accordingly for the longest. The Klean Kanteen Rise containers I have (but also any other safe stainless, glass, etc., so the trick) for take- out/ leftovers. I show up with it, so the food won’t need to touch plastic.

[@elizabethmalson5821]

Great information, but also very depressing. I'm also trying to get rid of chemicals in my home & your videos have been very helpful.

[@saracowgill2144]

I don’t use any of those things and haven’t for decades. Also I threw out my aluminum espresso maker. I loved that thing.

[@MargeFitz]

I appreciate this info. Sadly I have several of these items. In fact I recently bought a large non-stick ceramic pan that cost a lot. 😢 but, per your advice, I just threw out the black plastic utensils that were great for chopping up chop meat as you're cooking.

[@KESawyer]

Great information! Thank you so much!

[@tarynmaria_]

@@KESawyer you are so welcome!

[@alisonjacobs8469]

Great video. Off to declutter the kitchen! More videos please!

[@tarynmaria_]

@@alisonjacobs8469 awesome!

[@saracurley5063]

For popcorn, you should try replacing olive oil with coconut oil. Really levels it up. Doesn’t taste like coconut but makes it just *chefs kiss. Thank you for the suggestions!

[@tarynmaria_]

@@saracurley5063 yum I’ll try that!

[@donnagrifford7142]

Excellent info! Thanks 4 sharing! 👏👏👏👍 Would luv 2 see more! 💞

[@tarynmaria_]

@@donnagrifford7142 awesome! Thank you 😊

[@janiceestes9518]

Great information. Well, done. I only use stainless steel pans. I only use glass. I never bought into the plastic food storage containers. I use stainless steel silverware. I do use foil, but I will never buy that again. Never bought a fancy coffee maker. I have a drip stainless steel electric pot. My stove/oven is an induction cooktop. I love it. Easy to clean. I hate the smell of gas, and it is very hard to clean a gas stove. I will be changing out a few products in the coming year. I do have a question. What about the bristles on our toothbrushes that we use during the day?

[@felinefineable]

I'm so glad I found your youtube channel! My goal last year was to declutter more and eliminate as many toxic products as i could. I found Dr. Burkart and she has helped with makeup and air scents! I will continue in the kitchen now. Thank you for sharing all your research with us!

[@tarynmaria_]

@@felinefineable love that goal so much!

[@mtaylor9055]

For any keurig fans, the company cameron's coffee makes an eco pod that works in keurig and it's compostable so it's not plastic or aluminum and they are the same price if not cheaper than comparable brands. Also if possible in your kitchen, open a window when you cook and a lot of the gas kinda fumes should dissipate as well to reduce the amount you're breathing

[@Tigger75]

Your video finally inspired me to replace my black plastic utensils with stainless steel. I want so much to replace all my Rubbermaid plastic storage containers but I find the glass versions so heavy, especially for carrying an entire lunch when I have a long walk to work. My solution for now is to use plastic only for cold foods and then transfer them to glass when reheating. I'm slowly going to phase them out by not replacing them as they crack or inevitably get lost/misplaced.

[@tarynmaria_]

@@Tigger75 thank you for sharing!

[@KCMNgardner]

What about silicone spatulas and kitchen items are they safe? I use a portion silicone saver to freeze beaten eggs into I have eggs for baking when I need them.

[@rebeccalitardo6250]

Great video, is there an alternative for aluminum foil. Unfortunately I use it for just covering my pies so the crust won't burn.

[@maryd8393]

I have an air popper. Love it.

[@maivaka3863]

Yes, that was very interesting and I want more... Most of these things I don't use or I'm on the edge of decluttering them. In some cases it's not so easy because they're *so* practical. For example, I had cooking spoons from plastic when I was young (it was a wedding gift) and they're gone a long time ago and they'll never come back. There's no reason to not use wood instead. But I already decluttered a steel pan and bought a non-stick-pan, because in the steel pan everything sticked to the ground. Now I think perhaps I should have learned how to use it... But I'm not shure if I should give it a second trial. Also, I work outside and have to put my water in the backpack every day. Using a glass bottle really is no option. It would break, if the glass wouldn't be so thick that it can't. And those metal bottles look as if I can't see what's in it. They might get very dirty, won't they? I found some on the streets and they looked awful inside... Perhaps somebody put milk in them? I use plastic bottles from one of these machines which put CO² in the water. I don't want my water to sprinkle, but the bottles should be safe and they're light and stable... More or less! Because... they have a lot of scratches! 🥴 So... Perhaps I should declutter those items.

[@ego789]

Glass cutting boards for meat or fish, wood cutting boards for everything else!

[@reejan8109]

Don't put all black plastic utensils in the same category - do your own research, people! It's not all created the same at all.

[@L.J.H.-sg6eb]

Correct. I have some that are not from recycled materials.

[@L.J.H.-sg6eb]

This is a great video. Thank you for letting us know. I saw the same video and an article about the black utensils and black plastic forks, knives and spoons. Also some cheap skillets. Excellent video and very informative. Thank you!!

[@Rlo-]

Higher end airfriers have ceramic coating. And are safe

[@MeiLee-t2v]

@tarynmaria, what about those light cardboard takeout containers that you get at some fast-food places? If you put parchment paper in them, you could use them a few times, then throw them out. Are they toxic in any way?

[@Wanda-v8f]

The drip coffee makers also has black plastic so I switched to a percolator and I really love the coffee.

I agree, wanted to buy one but husband wanted a drip one as replacement. I am not a coffee drinker. We drink from stainless mugs w/lids. I baked cookies on parchment paper, like others do. Gov. and agencies don't care, otherwise they would stop certain things from being sold. We are on our own. Companies control lobby groups also.

[@tarynmaria_]

@@Wanda-v8f I’m on the hunt for a plastic free drip coffeemaker!

[@tainoaquarian]

Haven’t used most of these forever. But sad so many require so much effort on our part to avoid; it should NOt be Our burden (to not ingest/ absorb toxins). Too expensive, but still felt like an essential (will last forever)- just gifted my daughter & I multipurpose Klean Kanteen Rise food boxes. They have only the most beneficially sustainable production/ model. I saved, then had to splurge during ‘Black FRI deals.

[@sharonhardy4139]

One thing that came to mind while watching this….the baking pans, cookie sheets, muffin pans, etc. that you buy at some department stores that are made of some kind of corrosive metal, and are obviously painted with a metallic paint to look like stainless steel. They are a poor substitute, and I actually talked a stranger out of purchasing a sheet pan, after he asked me what I thought of this item. I called his attention to the obvious metallic paint covering the pan, and pointed out that a stainless steel, or glass. pan would be more expensive, but non-reactive and a safer option. The dollar stores sell these pans, as well. It is obviously metallic paint over cheap metal, and once you’ve seen it, you can spot it easily.

[@tarynmaria_]

@@sharonhardy4139 thank you so much for sharing!

[@BillFoerg]

Very informative, keep the videos coming.

[@tarynmaria_]

@@BillFoerg Thank you!

[@Zunanonumbers]

I like these types of videos, I need to declutter & swap some things, I need glass containers although I rarely put food in them.

[@tarynmaria_]

@@Zunanonumbers Thank you!

[@janetmcdonald9092]

This is the journey we are on… thanks

[@Debbiesdilemmas]

I don’t know why we started buying microwave popcorn or buying popcorn makers when years ago the stove top and a pan worked well.

[@tarynmaria_]

@@Debbiesdilemmas so true!

[@Patty-vr3di]

What about silicon utensils?

[@GinaStanyerBooks]

This was so interesting, thanks for sharing. I bought an air fryer and I have no idea why lol. Marketing I guess. (I have convection in my oven.) now I can declutter it without feeling guilty!

[@Joanne-t6j]

I have not used nonstick coated cooking equipment since the days of Teflon (I guess about 45 years ago) which, they assured us, was completely safe. As it turned out, that was a big lie. So, no more nonstick for me. That does mean, unfortunately, that there are gadgets I would love to have (like an air fryer) but refuse to use. I also will not use aluminium or plastic. It’s glass or stainless steel all the way for me. By the way, if your glass cooking dish/bowl does not have a lid, try inverting a larger dish/bowl over the dish/bowl you are cooking in. It works for me 😁

[@tarynmaria_]

Thank you so much!

[@ChrisReher]

You'd have to pry my air fryer out of my cold dead hands.

[@diamant1081]

I got rid all of the plastic stuff in my kitchen years ago. Not very zero waste, but I did't want to keep use it for many years to come. The only plastic in my kitchen are the lids from my glass food containers. I also don't use plastic in the bathroom. No plastic bottles with shampoo or something. I use non toxic pots and pans, a wooden cuttingboard, wooden utensils, a stainless steel colander, a kettle made from glass and stainless steel, I make coffee by hand in a ceramic filter, I make tea with a stainless steel teafilter and so on. You can't avoid all the toxic stuff in your life, but I am trying the most and best I can.

[@tarynmaria_]

It sounds like you’re doing an amazing job!

[@Katrn30]

I have made the most delicious popcorn in the same stainless steel pot for decades…it is so much better tasting than any other method…I’ve tried them all!

[@tarynmaria_]

@@Katrn30 awesome 🤩

[@creativelycountry1617]

10:00 AM committing to a no buy year in 2025 2:00 PM I learn everything in my kitchen is toxic and needs replaced 😂😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@tbehar2932]

😂

[@juliejean9299]

Very informative and necessary video…thanks!

[@tarynmaria_]

@@juliejean9299 Thank you!

[@Jae29B]

Liberty Table top in New York makes great American tableware and is made with American stainless steel here in New York. We have had their silverware for over 15 years now and it still going strong. I highly recommend them.

[@katethegardener]

I'm moving and throwing everything out....starting new all healthier options.

[@Skymouth]

I got rid of all my plastic cooking utensils when I recently moved. All I have left are the wood or metal ones as well as no coated or ceramic pans, and only have wooden cutting boards

[@tarynmaria_]

@@Skymouth great job 👏