tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5285399946150731000.post3793455959632491380..comments2023-07-04T03:26:08.815-07:00Comments on One Sustainable Change: And the winner is...Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01842436720420432897noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5285399946150731000.post-3285086730852364932011-02-10T21:44:41.766-08:002011-02-10T21:44:41.766-08:00So, I got my mat in the mail today...already used ...So, I got my mat in the mail today...already used it and definitely was impressed by its stickiness and how well-made it appears to be. I do have to sadly admit, though, that the package said "Made in Taiwan". Grrrrr. I did so much research to make sure I'd buy a mat not made in China or Taiwan. Apparently, Manduka's Pro-series are made in Germany (they are PVC)...but their eco mats are made in Taiwan. Seems to be most common for "eco" mats from lots of companies to be made in Taiwan. Dammit. I'm not disappointed with the product, just disappointed that these companies are not more transparent about the origin of the items they make. It seems to be possible to buy mats made in Europe...but I don't know how since these companies use the euro and don't give info. on selling outside of Europe. I found a few companies in the U.K. that sell jute mats or other eco-type mats that are made there. So, if you are really set on a product not made in Asia...I'd suggest Jade (as long as you don't have latex allergies) or going with a European company. Neither option works for me.<br /><br />I have done a bit of follow up research and am still fairly certain my choice was the best one I could've made, despite the "Taiwan" issue.<br /><br />It simply shouldn't be so hard to find well-made, safe, affordable products that are made right here in the U.S. Why oh why have we outsourced our ability to invest in ourselves?Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01842436720420432897noreply@blogger.com