If you enjoy yoga and spends a little time every day in various poses, you know the struggle of using a yoga mat that’s past its prime. Some mats wear down faster than others, but as a rule of thumb you can plan to replace a mat every couple of years. So, finding a sustainable way to dispose of it is a top priority.
Fortunately, there are more options available than simply sending old yoga mats to the landfill. They can be reused in a variety of ways. But recycling them can be quite a challenge, although a new generation of yoga mat companies and products are making progress toward more sustainably made and recyclable designs using biobased and natural rubber materials.
How To Recycle Yoga Mats
Most popular yoga mats are made from vinyl, or PVC (plastic resin code #3), which is one of the most difficult plastics to recycle. Even if your local recycling center accepts PVC, they may…