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What to Use and Avoid in the Kitchen: 3 Tips From a Chemist

What to Use and Avoid in the Kitchen: 3 Tips From a Chemist

Update: 2025-10-16
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Melissa and Jam discuss the top three kitchen products and habits Melissa avoids and loves based on her expertise in chemistry. She advises against using Teflon or non-stick cookware, vintage plastics, and recycling dirty materials. Instead, she encourages using cast iron pans, glass storage containers, and proper recycling practices. Melissa also shares her fondness for composting and its benefits. The episode wraps up with a hint at future editions focused on other household products and cosmetics.


00:00 Introduction and Initial Concerns

01:06 Chemist's Top Three Avoidances

02:49 Avoiding Teflon and Non-Stick

03:34 Avoiding Vintage Plastic

05:14 Avoiding Dirty Recycling

07:33 Chemist's Top Three Favorites

08:31 Bonus: The Joy of Composting

13:11 Wrapping Up and Listener Engagement


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What to Use and Avoid in the Kitchen: 3 Tips From a Chemist

What to Use and Avoid in the Kitchen: 3 Tips From a Chemist

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