ECO-FRIENDLY YOGA MATS AND WHY THEY'RE IMPORTANT

 Eco-consciousness is one of the most talked about topics today and we all should be aware of our actions and how they impact the environment. If you love yoga, you will understand the significance of healthy living and environmental cleanliness and safety. Yoga mats are becoming more popular and almost all yoga practitioners have a mat, so the total number of mats continues to increase. As the number of mats increase, so does the total number of old mats that need to be discarded, and they need to be degradable for them to be eco-friendly. 

Materials Used In Making Yoga Mats

Many traditional yoga mats are made from non-biodegradable materials like PVC which can take hundreds of years to break down and release harmful chemicals into the environment. There are many more materials that are used such as natural rubber, TPE (Thermoplastic Elastomers), NBR (Nitrile Butadiene Rubber) and many more that we will be discussing soon. 

Fortunately, there are many eco-friendly yoga mats available on the market that offer a more suitable option such as mats made from natural rubber, wool, jute and cork.

Let’s break down some of the most common materials used in making yoga mats...

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