JadeYoga
is pleased to introduce its new 3R program. Through this
program, Jade hopes to reuse yoga mats - bringing them to those who otherwise might not be able to afford them, reduce the number of yoga mats going to landfills and recycle
any mats that cannot be reused.
The primary goal of the Jade 3R
Program is to maximize the local reuse of returned yoga mats.
Without a doubt, local reuse has the lowest environmental impact.
We have had many requests over the years from a number inspiring yoga teachers
who have volunteered to teach in shelters, schools, prisons, rehabilitation
centers etc., who would love to have used mats for their programs. We hope
the Jade 3R Program will make it easier to put more mats in the hands of
these great teachers.
The
Bodhi Tree Power Yoga Retreat
746 River Trails
Sheboygan, WI 53081 www.thebodhitree.org
Germany
Yoga*Loft Berlin
Jivamukti Berlin GmbH
Brunnenstr. 29
10119 Berlin Germany info@yogaloft-berlin.de
The cornerstone of this program is our studio partners.
Participating studios will serve as drop off and pick up points for used
mats. Here is how it works:
(1)Studios
that chose to participate in the Jade 3R Program will collect used mats
brought to their studios by their students. Jade asks that mats are
washed before being dropped off. Through its website and Facebook page, JadeYoga will
direct students to participating studios to drop off their mats.
(2)Once
the studio collects 6-12 mats, it will look for a local reuse
opportunity. Jade will help locate such opportunities and will have
an online bulletin board available for the exchange of reuse ideas. If no
local reuse can be found, Jade will assist in identifying a reuse
nationally. In the event no national reuse can be found, Jade will accept
the used mats back and will recycle the mats.
(3)Returned
Jade mats that cannot be reused will be recycled into Jade’s latest product –
Jade Encore, the first yoga mat containing recycled rubber. Returned mats
from other manufactures will be recycled into building materials wherever
possible.
We are really excited about this program on so many levels.
First, we will put used mats in the hands of people who can really use
them. Second, this is a no cost opportunity for studios to help the
environment, the community and perhaps meet some new students who come in
simply to recycle their mat. Third, the development of Jade Encore allows us to
take back Jade mats and remake them into new mats – and because Jade is the
only company that manufactures rubber yoga mats in the US, Jade is the only
company that can recycle these mats back into yoga mats without the immense
carbon impact of shipping them back to China.
To
become a participating studio or if you have any questions, simply email your request and contact
information to info@jadeyoga.com.
Thanks Jolene Bennis Dimitroff of Yoga Tree in San Francisco for the following list of "25 Ways to Reuse Your 'Old' Yoga Mat"
Look for reuses www.freecycle.org or email info@jadeyoga.com
Use as a seat liner for the back seat in the car while taking your dog to the vet or groomer.
Place under an area rug for no-slip gripping.
Drop off your old mat at an animal rescue group. Most of these places need soft, durable mats, rugs, towels, & blankets to line crates.
Use an old mat in the garage or shop to keep from slipping on the workbench while using power tools on them.
Line kitchen shelves to prevent glasses from slipping and scratching.
Cut the mat into squares and use them as "bases" while playing baseball with the kids. Easy to carry and easy to clean!
Use to kneel on in the garden to protect your knees!
Use as kitchen drawer liners.
Cut it up to make a mouse pad.
Use it on the beach instead of a towel.
Use as grip pads to open jars.
Cut to size and use as foot pads for the bottom of furniture that is on a wood or ceramic floor. Glue on pieces with a non-toxic adhesive.
Place it under your sleeping bag as a sleeping pad while camping.
Make covers for sharp corners like in a parking garage or school.
No more messy packing peanuts! Old yoga mats get a new life as a protector of valuables while moving or shipping.
Make children's toys: cut holes and create masks, hats, costumes and props; cut into shapes and letters for tub and pool toys.
Cut and put down in front of the kitty litter box to stop the litter.
Plug up drafty places, windows, doors, & under window air conditioners, and save energy!
Great for those hard bleachers when watching sporting events.
Makes a great liner under house plants, you can even cut it to fit each plant!
Donate to nursing homes so that residents do not slip while getting in and out of bed.
Place between your surfboard & car to protect both from abrasion.
Lay it over the dashboard and steering wheel to keep the sun out!
Keep in the car for those spur of the moment picnics, keeping groceries from sliding around in the trunk, or for a myriad of other uses limited only to your imagination!
