Amazon Basics TPE Yoga Mat, 1/4"

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In third-party testing, Green Earth’s similar mat passed with flying colors. Testers found no problematic or controversial chemicals in the outer fabric, filling, or latex bottom, unlike many other natural rubber mats tested. As these mats are essentially the same as the mat tested, just without the cotton top layer, chances are that they would also test well for possible toxins. The Roots mat offers a good balance between comfort and stability as it is firm but forgiving on the joints. Jade Yoga began its eco journey over two decades ago and has since maintained its legacy as the makers of one of the best ethical yoga mats. Once you've had a little zen time, look at the resources at the bottom of this post. Choosing an eco-friendly yoga mat can be challenging. We break it down for you and share our main criteria for selecting these brands. 1. Reprise Pin Image: Reprise

Always use a natural laundry detergent if your mat is made from cotton or another soft fabric. For my mat, which is made from cork, I use a damp cloth to wipe it down. Really Great Goods offers an excellent yoga mat cleaner. A final word on sustainable yoga matsGurus offer two Natural Cork Mat options, the Roots Yoga Mat which has a natural rubber base layer, and the Sprout mat that is made with TPE. As such, the Roots Mat makes the Leaf Score cut, but the Sprout does not.

If you've ever laid on a yoga mat, you've probably smelt that synthetic odor that comes off it when your face is planted. That smell comes from PVC, a type of plastic known as polyvinyl chloride.

All in all, it’s good to be suspicious of ‘greenwashed’ products that incorporate recycled synthetic rubber or other materials. You might, however, make an exception if a manufacturer provides third-party test results and robust certifications for the final product. The most eco-friendly, sustainably-made, non-toxic yoga mats Any waste leftover from their mats is used to produce other materials, creating a zero-waste manufacturing process. One downside with this mat is the potential for a lingering rubber smell. Airing the mat out (not in direct sunlight) and cleaning the mat can help, but it may still take weeks or months for the smell to dissipate, and the smell may transfer to your hands and body. Thankfully, the natural rubber smell is not as bad as that of synthetic rubber, but it does seem to be more of an issue with the Manduka eKO than with the Prolana Rubber and Wool Mat and with the Hugger Mugger Para Rubber Mat. All of their mats are made in the United States except for their Mysore Yoga Rug, which is made in India, but they still ensure good working conditions and fair wages by following U.S. consumer and labor laws. The mat comes with a FREE Carry case + Wildcrafted soap nut natural laundry detergent! They have yoga accessories and some of the best sustainable yoga clothes, along with stunning mats.