FAQ

Can I recycle my yoga mat?
No matter what your yoga mat is made from, we can make it into something else. Even the newer sustainable mats can be used in another product life cycle before they decompose. Whether yours is plastic, jute, PVC, natural rubber, latex or whatever - we recycle them all!


Do I need to wash my mat before I recycle it?
Like other materials you recycle, clean is best. We suggest using these cleaning methods from Yoga Journal as your first step in yoga mat recycling (you may find you get a few more months out of a clean yoga mat):

“If your mat is lightly soiled, use a spray bottle, damp sponge, or terry cloth rag to apply a solution of two cups of water and four drops of dish soap. Rub the soiled areas. Wipe the mat with clean water; then rub with a dry terry cloth towel. Hang to air dry.

If your mat is heavily soiled, submerge it in a solution of warm water and mild detergent; use very little soap as any residue may cause the mat to become slippery during future use. Thoroughly hand wash the mat and rinse in clean water. After squeezing out the excess water, lay the mat on a dry towel and roll the mat and towel together. Stepping on the rolled up mat will squeeze more moisture out of the mat and into the towel. Then unroll and hang to air dry.”

What are you doing with all those mats?
Recycling, upcycling and donation. We currently work with US based companies that work to minimize landfill waste and provide a choice of eco-forward products.

Why do you recycle yoga mats?
Because there are a lot of worn out yoga mats out there! As social advocates we couldn't let mats continue to go into the landfill one more day, so we decided it was time someone did something about it. That's when we started the first nationwide yoga mat reuse program. Yoga mat recycling is a great way to help the environment two fold - by keeping yoga mats out of the landfill, and by creating a reusable materials supply chain.

What kind of business are you?
We are a service company that is changing how people define business. We provide a service like a non profit, but we're not. And we pay taxes like a for profit, but that doesn't seem to fit us either. What we do know is that we’ve put our heartfelt intention along with our assets on the line to follow our desire to save natural resources and to serve society in a meaningful way. We hope someday to recoup our expenses and make a profit. When we do, we'll happily share it with our local and global community. If you’d like to help us offset our startup costs, make a non-tax deductible contribution by clicking on the donate button below. It's e-bootstrapping for the 21st century!

I’m a member of the media, how can I reach you?
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