In today's episode - I'm sitting down with Mary Bemis, founder of Reprise Activewear, who's been pioneering non-toxic activewear for 8 years—before anyone was talking about it! In this bite-sized episode recorded at the Clean Living Retreat in Napa, Mary shares her "aha moment" that led her to discover most activewear is made from plastic, and why that matters for your health. We discuss the surprising prevalence of BPA in leggings, the challenge of finding truly clean alternatives, and why natural fibers like Tencel and organic cotton are game-changers.

Takeaways

• Why over 95% of activewear is made from plastic (and what that means for your health)
• The hidden dangers of BPA in your leggings—and its links to hormone disruption
• Why recycled polyester isn't always the solution (it actually sheds more microplastics!)
• What 'cleaner' activewear really looks like & what it's made out of (hint - it's a plant!)

• Why knowing who makes your clothes matters just as much as what they're made from

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