Recycle Your Yoga Mat
Did you know you can recycle your used yoga mat and get a 10-20% discount on a new one?
Explore recycling programs below and give your old mat a second life.
Why Recycle Your Yoga Mat?
Most yoga mats are made from PVC, TPE, or rubber materials that can take hundreds of years to decompose in landfills. By participating in recycling programs, you can:
- Reduce environmental waste and your carbon footprint
- Support circular economy initiatives
- Save money with discounts on your next mat (10-20% off)
- Ensure materials are properly repurposed or recycled
Manduka LiveOn Recycling Program
Trade In Your Old Mat
Manduka partners with SuperCircle to recycle any brand of yoga mat. Get 20% off your next Manduka purchase.
How it works:
- Visit the SuperCircle recycling portal
- Print a free shipping label for your old mat (any brand)
- Ship your mat for recycling
- Receive a 20% discount code for Manduka.com
What happens to your mat:
SuperCircle breaks down the materials and repurposes them into new products like playground surfaces, automotive parts, and construction materials.
Other Recycling & Reuse Options
JadeYoga Mat Return Program
Send your worn-out Jade mat back to the company. They will plant a tree in your honor through their partnership with Trees for the Future.
Visit JadeYoga.com →TerraCycle Zero Waste Box
Purchase a Zero Waste Box specifically for yoga mats and fitness equipment. This is ideal for yoga studios looking to recycle multiple mats at once.
Visit TerraCycle.com →50 Creative Ways to Reuse Your Mat
Not ready to recycle? Gaiam has compiled 50 creative ways to repurpose your old yoga mat, from garden kneeling pads to drawer liners and pet bedding.
View 50 Reuse Ideas →Local Recycling Options
Before sending your mat through a mail-in program, check these local options:
- Yoga Studios: Some studios collect old mats for donation to schools, community centers, or recycling programs
- Sporting Goods Stores: Stores like REI occasionally host recycling events for outdoor and fitness gear
- Community Centers: Donate gently used mats to local recreation centers, shelters, or physical therapy clinics
- Municipal Recycling: Contact your local recycling facility to ask if they accept rubber or foam materials
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