I don't throw away my pans, I am just very careful and do not scratch them - have been using the ones I have for 5 + years now and they have no scratches.
Here is an article I found yesterday looking for ceramic coated cookware.
Chances are you've probably heard a lot about the potential safety issues with modern non-stick pots and pans and thought about whether or not ceramic cookware is a safe, effective alternative. While non-stick cooking...
I have been using Calphalon and Anolon hard anodized for awhile.
I always knew that nonstick was not healthy especially if scratched out that is why my husband and I are very careful and we use only plastic spoons to serve from that pot and if we see a scratch we throw away the pan right away...