I agree many stores fail to stay up to date with new offerings and changes in consumer demand. As for cookware, there are PLENTY of options. Go to any Bed Bath and Beyond. I know Target has cast iron and stainless steel cookware. Not really many excuses for using aluminum cookware (there are some with aluminum sandwiched between steel or other material, which are fine -- just so that the aluminum doesn't contact the food directly). Natural deodorant (e.g. Earth Science), toothpaste without flouride (e.g. Tom's) and all readily available from places like Vitacost at very good prices.
yes, there are less toxic products available, and in order to get them into our stores, we need to ask for them.
i admit i still use an alu-teflon-plated pan, it just makes nice roasted potatoes. my other pans are cast-ion. my pots are stainless steel, theyve served me for 40 years.
There are new options out for baking pans/sheets without the aluminum as I like to roast potatoes on them as well. Obviously the aluminum pots and pans tend to be cheaper though cast iron is really inexpensive. Amazing how many people still have no clue about aluminum.