Next time you are shopping for a yoga mat, make sure it's PVC free.
USGBC published a report that makes it clear that PVC, also commonly known as vinyl, is not a healthy material. A proper accounting of the human health impacts of PVC across its life cycle, including disposal issues and occupational exposure, finds that PVC leads to the release of dangerous quantities of dioxin and other carcinogens. The report authors found that, “When we add end of life with accidental landfill fires and backyard burning, the additional risk of dioxin emissions puts PVC consistently among the worst materials for human health impacts…”
Most regular yoga mats contain PVC. Mine included. I won't throw it out, as one of the issues is disposal, but I will certainly keep this in mind, if I buy another one. The yoga journal recommends a few alternatives here.
4 Kommentare:
Do you think my uber mat from Germany has PVC in it?
BTW - your moon phase thingy is pretty cool! You are so lucky....=-)
Jo-Ann and I bought some jute and rubber mats from this company:
http://www.ecoyoga.co.uk/
They're awesome, but the jute is a bit of a rough texture. When drag my toes on the mat in a jump-back, eventually some skin gets worn away. But, as I always say, its not a good yoga session unless you bleed a bit. ;)
Cool Jeff - that you got jute mats - you are a real yogi - soon you will be ready to practice jump-backs on a bed of nails ;-)
Vik, I would check their website: if they mention what material it's made from it's most likely PVC. If so, make sure don't lick your hands after practising :)
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