Yogamatic.com, in conjunction with Global Green, is offering you a double eco yoga whammy. You can order a fabulous individualized eco yoga mat with a customized design and 5% of the sales go to Global Green. Could it get any better than this? Well, yes it can.
You can order your yoga mat with a custom design or you can choose from the Yogamatic gallery of artists. The company writes that '...we believe that one's 12 square feet of floor space for their yoga, pilates, strength training, or stretching routine should truly reflect one's individual spirit and interests'. William Cawley, owner of Yogamatic, explains that the custom yoga mat came to fruition when 'we noticed a lack of creativity, individuality or personalization in the yoga mat market'.
The Yogamatic mat is a good green choice as they are made from 100% TPE, providing a completely degradable mat that can be disposed of without harm to the environment. The inks used in the customizing process are water based, solvent free, odour free and result in a non toxic finish. The company also offers a free take back service to encourage responsible disposal/recycling. A percentage of the sales go to Global Green, the American arm of Green Cross International (GCI), created by President Mikhail S. Gorbachev to foster a global value shift toward a sustainable and secure future by reconnecting humanity with the environment.
Traditional yoga mats containing PVCs and phthalates have recently come under scrutiny due to health concerns. Greenpeace reports that 'PVC can be replaced by a variety of other, less environmentally damaging plastics. However, most plastics pose some risk to the environment and contribute to the global waste crisis. Alternatives are available on the market for the vast majority of all PVC uses'. Numerous more ecologically friendly options exist for yoga mats than traditionally used PVC, eco yogis can choose from jute, natural rubber, cloth, dried grasses, thick cotton and biodegradable options. Green yogis have also advocated for going au natural and using a thick cotton mat or rug.
By GreenMuze Staff
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