Big Hand Wash Only Eco Friendly Yoga Mat Thermoplastic Elastomers 6mm

Description

Many conventional yoga mats are made from plastic, specifically polyvinyl chloride (PVC), aka plastic resin #3 which is hard to recycle. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) calculates that 910000 tons of PVC waste are generated annually, but less than a quarter of 1 percent is recovered for recycling. PVC is chemically manipulated during production to get that flexible plastic the industry loves. Unfortunately, these additives and PVC’s inherent chlorine content complicate the recycling process for this plastic. These chemicals usually include phthalates, which has a controversial background and may have adverse health effects. According to a recent study, chronic exposure to phthalates can adversely influence the endocrine system and functioning of multiple organs. This may cause negative long-term impacts on the success of pregnancy, child growth and development, and reproductive systems in both young children and adolescents.