So you navigate sustainably when shopping

With the arrival of Black Friday and Christmas, it can look like the last months of the year are spent in the permanent consumer mode. From sales and offers to gifts for your loved ones - at this time of year we tend to make most purchases. Fortunately, there are many other companies and products that can proudly describe themselves as "sustainable" or "environmentally friendly" with a growing awareness of how important sustainability is for us and the planet, but in the middle of the hustle and bustle of festive purchases we always do the best choice when it comes to giving? Navigation in the shopping world can be difficult if you are just starting to live more sustainably with your promise. So if you would like to know what to look for while shopping and make the best decisions, read the questions you should ask yourself, the materials you should pay attention to, and our guide for sustainable shopping this year.

What does "sustainable" actually mean?

good question! Sustainability is currently a hot topic, and for good reason. Sustainability refers to Avoidance of exhaustion of natural resources to preserve ecological balance, to satisfy our own needs as well as without affecting the ability of future generations to satisfy their own needs. In the past few decades, mass-produced plastics, pollution, factory farming and explosive technological development have led us in a worrying direction in which we cannot afford to continue to penetrate, and how they may have never been as important as they are from the latest mainstream discussions about climate change. Sustainable decisions are those who help us move from plastic and pollution to a more greener and environmentally friendly place.

Which materials are sustainable?

organic hemp, recycled cotton, responsible rubber, bamboo and organic lines are just a few of the more sustainable materials that are now used more often to help us make more environmentally friendly decisions. Also innovative new materials are now being used, such as Tencel - A award -winning fabric made of wood cellulose, which is responsible and manufactured in such a way that the natural balance of the environment is preserved. You can also find other products from Pinatex, which is essentially a material made of pineapple fibers! The not so sustainable materials? You can find them in plastic, nylon, polyester and acrylic. Further information on sustainable materials can be found in the Yogamatt Guide to Sustainable Fabrics and Certifications. If you make Black Friday or Christmas purchases, check the labels and manufacturing information before clicking on "Buy".

Now you know more about how you can make more sustainable decisions and discover some perfect examples of sustainable shops directly from the Yogamatters shop:

1. yogamatter Eco Starter-Kit

With responsible rubber, natural cork and organic cotton, this is the yoga set of choice to make your practice more environmentally friendly. Regardless of whether you want to upgrade your own props or give someone who begins his Yoga trip this year, do this in a way that does not exhaust the environment. The Eco Rise Matte consists of a combination of responsible natural rubber with an organic cotton fabric for good grip, while the cork brick comes from a renewable and recyclable source, and the belts and straps are both 100 % organic.

2. Yogamatter Eco Yoga leggings with a High bundle

Not all yoga leggings are the same! Many brands use polyester, Lycra or nylon, which not only prevent the body's pores from breathing optimally, but are also completely unsustainable. The Öko-Yogawear collection of Yogamatters is a great example of what you should pay attention to in your yoga clothing. The Eco High Rise Yoga Leggings are made of organic cotton and Tencel Modal and have been updated to offer more stretch with stronger seams. Other great examples of sustainable yoga clothing are the beautiful Gossypium aspire shortened harem pants, and the yogamatt eco support yoga top.

3. Yogamatter Hanf-Buchweizen-Bolster

A Bolster is one of the most versatile and effective ways to complete your yoga set. They are used for restorative yoga practice and also for daily comfort at home. Neck rollers have many different uses and are available in many different materials. The yogamatter hemp Book wheat bolster uses organic buckwheat shells and hemp-one of the most sustainable raw materials in the world. Made carefully in India with a long -time partner of yogamatt, you can (in the truest sense of the word) rely on the fact that these beautiful neck rolls were also made fair.

good luck when navigating in the shopping world this season! Remember when you go to the High Street, bring reusable bags with you and choose recyclable paper instead of plastic or non -recyclable wrapping paper for your gifts. And be sure to read this guide to make more sustainable and environmentally friendly decisions.

Shopping the whole shop Yogamatter's Christmas gift Guide and get perfect gifts that you will certainly make you smile this season. Order early to avoid delivery delays!