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Teflon, when burned, is very bad for the environment (and you). It's also a pollutant to make and, esp in cheap products, the factory workers might not have proper PPE. Ceramic is a better option environmentally, though sourcing- wise the mica might be mined by kids, so it's kind of a catch 22 situation

Made in a sweatshop or with copper mined using child labor, using PTFE... lots of ways

Honestly I'd just put it on your registry anyway, and make it clear that people can pool big ticket items if they want - that way it'll give people the option to just give money without giving money, if that makes sense. If you really do feel uncomfortable about it then tramontina and Calphalon are both good stainless steel brands that won't break the bank - I think Costco had the Calphalon set for less than $300