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Walk the Talk Show with Waylon Lewis presents:

(The first 500 listeners in the US will receive free shipping on their order from JadeYoga. Just use the discount code ELEPHANT when checking out.)

In today’s video Waylon talks about the carcinogenic and environmental disaster known as plastic—PVC, BPA, and so on.

It’s even likely in your own yoga mat! (Unless you buy from an eco conscious company like JadeYoga.)

Check out the commonly used products that Waylon and the viewers mention that need to be replaced with more eco responsible materials:

(And, as always, we conclude the video with a short guided meditation practice.)

Resources Waylon Mentioned in Video:

Off the Record, ex-Executive at major Natural Products Company says: “BPA is the least of your worries.”

Eco glass straws on the market

BPA-free is BS, too!

The foundation of Yoga is literally toxic and bad for you–unless you’re using this. (Really)

Glass water bottles on elephant’s market

Waylon’s first book! It’s eco as f***!

 

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