Continuom Collective

CONTINUOM COLLECTIVE

Living yoga means cultivating a mindful and respectful approach to ourselves, our fellow human beings and our environment. But it seems that this is at odds with the well-known ways of disposing of old (yoga) products. Far too often, yoga practitioners do not know how to dispose of their yoga mat sustainably at the end of its life.

 We do have a solution.

Initiated by KURMA, ContinuOM Collective was founded with the vision of developing sustainable solutions for recyclable (yoga) products.

With the Second Flow initiative, we give old and no longer used yoga mats a second life. We collect used yoga mats from all manufacturers, donate mats in good condition to social or charitable institutions and recycle mats that are no longer usable as well as production waste.

 Only together can we make a difference.

For a successful Second Flow initiative, we depend on the active involvement of the yoga community.

You can support us with your old yoga mat – no matter if it’s just one or several from your studio. As a yoga practitioner, you can either send us your discarded mat or drop it off at a participating Second Flow studio. As a studio owner, you are invited to become a Second Flow partner and accept old yoga mats. As a producer or retailer of yoga accessories, you can join us to help more people learn about ContinuOM Collective.

SECOND FLOW INITIATIVE

Collect

Since January 2020 we have collected more than 6000 PVC and 1800 rubber yoga mats. We are currently trial testing the collection of OEKO-TEX certified PVC and natural rubber mats. Step by step, we aim to extend the collection program to more materials.

Donate your used mat(s)

Reuse

Our initiative ensures that too-good-to-go mats are cleaned, repacked and donated to worthy causes. Ultimately, at the end of their second life, we will recollect these mats and convert these through 100% recycling into new products.

Our Second life partners

Recycling

To avoid incineration and landfilling in favor of zero waste solutions, we partner with specialized companies capable of recycling both yoga mats and post-production material into new industrial products. Our goal is that 100% of the material can be reused.

Our recycling results
Recycling Rubber Mats

Recyclingrubber mats

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Post consumer mat collection


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Good quality Mats: Reuse


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Poor quality mats: Recycling


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Post production rest material


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Industrial processing into flakes


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Flakes used in rubber mats production


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New recycled rubber yoga mat


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Recycled mat is used for yoga

Recycling PVC Mats

RecyclingPVC mats

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Post consumer mat collection


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Good quality Mats: Reuse


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Poor quality mats: Recycling


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Post production rest material


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Industrial processing into flakes


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Flakes used in PVC production


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Recycled PVC products