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Headline	Author	Published	Section
Nasty Namaste On toxic yoga mats	Umbra Fisk	24 Mar 2008	Ask Umbra
Dear Umbra, I own a yoga studio and our mats are wearing out and in need of replacement. What's the best alternative for buying new mats? And if I do get new mats, what's the best option for disposing of the old ones: donate to one of the many organizations that provide yoga for people that can't afford the usual yoga studio rates? Or spare them the toxins and send the mats to the landfill, or my gosh are they possibly recyclable? Help! ...
Topics: advice, Ask Umbra, green living, green products, recycling, sports, toxics (all these topics)

Which Craft? On kayak materials	Umbra Fisk	04 Oct 2006	Ask Umbra
Dear Umbra, I'm planning on kayaking the Inside Passage next summer and am having a hard time deciding what kind of boat to get. Are there any environmental reasons to choose a kayak material? Mostly I'm torn between plastic, which is cheaper and more durable, vs. fiberglass, which is lighter and faster, or Kevlar, which is even more expensive and lighter. I've decided against wood because I don't think it is durable enough. What about a ...
Topics: advice, Ask Umbra, green living, sports (all these topics)

Putt on a Happy Face On greener golfing	Umbra Fisk	06 Sep 2006	Ask Umbra
Dear Umbra, I am getting an early start on my Christmas shopping this year, and always try to find sustainable gifts whenever possible. My father is an avid golfer. I have been pleased to see that the golf community's efforts to be more ecologically sensitive have been making news lately. I would like to treat my dad to a round on an eco-friendly course, but have had trouble finding a list of such courses online. Also, I saw that ...
Topics: advice, Ask Umbra, green living, sports (all these topics)

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