Yoga has been increasing in popularity for some years, and the chances are that you or a member of your household takes part in the activity either at home or at a class. But is their yoga mat sustainable?!
Sustain makes 100% biodegradable yoga mats and blocks that are not only environmentally friendly but also more effective than those sold by big-name brands. The company offers a 30-day trial so customers can make sure that the mat they have selected is right for them (meaning less waste is created by people having to quickly swap their mat for a new one), while sustainability is a key principle: it states that while competitors’ mats are sold as lasting “for life”, they are made from plastic, which means they could still be around in 10,000 years’ time – whereas Sustain’s products fully biodegrade.
The mats are made from cork and natural rubber, which as well as being sustainably harvested from trees means they are biodegradable. No chemicals are used in the manufacturing process, making them healthier for users, and because cork is naturally antimicrobial, the mats do not need to be washed as sweat will not cause mould to grow or bacteria to build up. Furthermore, cork also has non-slip properties – making it an even more ideal material to make yoga mats from. Sustain’s cork blocks, meanwhile, are likewise a sustainable and effective alternative to traditional yoga bricks.
Other suppliers of environmentally friendly yoga mats include Yoga Matters and ecoYoga.
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Yoga has been increasing in popularity for some years, and the chances are that you or a member of your household takes part in the activity either at home or at a class. But is their yoga mat sustainable?!
Sustain makes 100% biodegradable yoga mats and blocks that are not only environmentally friendly but also more effective than those sold by big-name brands. The company offers a 30-day trial so customers can make sure that the mat they have selected is right for them (meaning less waste is created by people having to quickly swap their mat for a new one), while sustainability is a key principle: it states that while competitors’ mats are sold as lasting “for life”, they are made from plastic, which means they could still be around in 10,000 years’ time – whereas Sustain’s products fully biodegrade.
The mats are made from cork and natural rubber, which as well as being sustainably harvested from trees means they are biodegradable. No chemicals are used in the manufacturing process, making them healthier for users, and because cork is naturally antimicrobial, the mats do not need to be washed as sweat will not cause mould to grow or bacteria to build up. Furthermore, cork also has non-slip properties – making it an even more ideal material to make yoga mats from. Sustain’s cork blocks, meanwhile, are likewise a sustainable and effective alternative to traditional yoga bricks.
Other suppliers of environmentally friendly yoga mats include Yoga Matters and ecoYoga.