Made of 50% kapok and 50% bamboo, this mattress is a “plant based” memory foam product. Everything about this is supposedly formulated from renewable and recycled resources. Even the packaging is recyclable.

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New Novaform™ Eco Rest Natural Impressions Mattress Topper and Pillow

The Utopia is Earthsake’s fully customizable natural latex mattress. There are three layers to this, with two separate layers for sleepers with different preference. One side can be firm, while the other, softer. The layers are also interchangeable.

The Earthsake Utopia mattress is one of the first and only all natural customizable latex mattresses to meet the strict NAOMI standards for organic purity. Using only 100% NAOMI-compliant natural latex from the Brazilian rubber tree, our latex also creates an ideal sleeping surface because it naturally adjusts to the subtle differences of every body contour. This helps to reduce pressure areas and prevent restricted capillary blood flow, which can cause muscle aches, tossing and turning, and other sleep-related discomforts.

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Experience Utopia With a Customizable Mattress

This topper adds a comfortable breathable layer and is covered in organic fabric.

For additional info, check the Ecobedroom.

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Create Your Own Layered Mattress

Priced at over $500, this memory foam mattress topper, comes with a down-filled cotton cover. Imagine how much more comfortable it is than regular toppers. The materials is also filled with a hypoallergenic component, it’s a good choice for those with sensitive skins.

This memory foam mattress topper is a web exclusive from Kohl’s.

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Sleep Innovations Elements Memory Foam & Down Mattress Topper

The Simmons Natural Elite infant mattress is an online exclusive at Kohl’s. It ensures that the baby gets the safest most restful sleep, with its supportive latex  and antimicrobial, hypoallergenic sleep surface.

Because it is made from natural sources, durability of it is guaranteed to last for a long- time. Ideally fitted for a crib size 52″L x 27 1/2″W x 5 1/2″D.

Maintenance is via hand washing and warranty from the manufacturer is for life.

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Simmons Kids Natural Care Elite Infant Mattress

Contoured but firmed and with an adjustable body support, this slat based mattress from Natura eases away back pain and other sleep discomforts. But it doesn’t only brings this benefit. The mattress has 8 inches of thick latex core while the sateen ticking and covering of this bed is made of organic cotton and the top is of plush wool.

There is also a stand alone version to this model.

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Organic Dual Slat System by Natura

There’s another new latex mattress in the market. And this one comes with three - zoned ADX core, for proper support to the body, the lumbar region most particularly.

Seven inches thick, it also comes with ventilation channels for a fresher mattress surface, improving one’s sleep environment. Its fitted with a layer of Hevealux latex, a pure, natural 100% biodegradable material that gets rid of allergies and are strong against dustmites and other bacterias. Its cover is flame resistant, but non-toxic, so it is safe for everyone in the family.

The Hevealux is available at Mattresses.

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Hevealux Mattress, the newest Latex Mattress

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What are Bamboo Sheets?

Pillow and mattress encasements are very essential right now, as they have allergen barriers that work to filter dust and other triggers. Look for encasements made of cotton fabric as these are best providers of cool comfort as well as breathability. You will get lots of good sleep with this.

Allergens are microscopic and are dust borne. Frequently replacing sheets on the bed and cleaning the mattress isn’t only for effective maintenance, but this is also tantamount to good health and hygiene.

There are over a million allergy sufferers in the US alone. Doing necessary steps to prevent triggers starts with the self.

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Be Allergy Proof for Fall

Below is a list of most common toxins that are proven very harmful to the baby. Take note of these names and be on the lookout when buying your baby’s new crib mattress:

• PVC is short for polyvinylchloride which are said to contain mercury and phthalates, the effect of which are permanent and lifelong.
• Phtalates - it causes asthma and cancer, reportedly. The substance has been banned by US government.
• Boric Acid - in most cotton mattresses; boric acid supposedly casuses cancer.
• DEHP - similar to Phtalates, this substance is not allowed in the UK.
• pentaBDE - found in fire retardants and most common to polyurethane foam.
• Pesticides - which is an ingredient to some latex mattresses.

Photo from Organic Baby Warehouse, a safe mattress choice for your growing babies.

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A list of common mattress toxins in crib mattresses

Serta’s Two Pack Bed Pillow has received an award for outstanding performance based on sales and sustainability from Sam’s Club. The said club is a famous American retail store operated by Walter-Mart.

Torrence Shealy, the Vice President of Springs Global who is a licensor for Serta products says the company is indeed honored for the recognition. “We are committed to providing our customers with exceptional products that appeal to their consumers. And we take great pride in the fact that we can be good environmental stewards with our innovative manufacturing and packaging solutions.”

Serta’s Two Pack Bed Pillow is also commended for its environmental benefits as the set is packed in a biodegradable bag.

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Serta’s Two Pack Bed Pillows Wins for Outstanding Performance

Latex mattress are:

• environment friendly as they are derived from biodegradable products
• superior when it comes to body support
• superior when it comes pressure relief
• anti-allergenic and dust mite resistant
• all weather, with the need for no turning.
• durable and resilient
• does not emit or gas off

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The Properties of a Latex Mattress

The triple layer organic sleep mattress has three interchangeable pads in different levels of firmness and is aptly called Options.

Sleeping preference changes from time to time. Say you want to sleep on a very soft surface tonight, you can move the layers around and place the softest one on top of it. On the nights you prefer a firmer bed, you do the same thing and change from soft to firm.

All of these layers are natural latex. Covering it up is the cozy organic wool that comes with it.

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Mattress by Living for Tomorrow

Spring Air’s Green Index is the scale by which their Nature’s Rest eco-friendly mattresses are determined.

When shopping for a Spring Air eco-mattress, you must always check for this.

The Green Index go from a rating of G01 to G100 determining the different kinds of ingredients and composition to the mattress.

G01 to G49 are entry level types which is made of “soy-based polyurethane core, natural latex upholstery, cashmere blended fibers, cashmere knit covers and a furniture-grade renewable wood foundation.”

G50 to G99, meanwhile has “upgraded latex core, organic knit cover and natural wood fibers.”

G100 of course is its top of the line, fully organic 100% natural eco mattress.

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Spring Air’s Green Index

To keep safe, students must pack with them mattress encasements like this one from BeneSleep.

It will benefit those that:

• Want to prevent infestation of dust mites, bed bugs, and other micro toxins that may be living in their pillows and mattresses
• Want to protect their pillows and mattress from liquid spills and accidents
• Suffer from allergies or asthma

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BeneSleep, A dorm room essential

Ikea’s PBDE-free foam mattresses are priced between $39.99 to 79.99. If one cannot splurge on a truly organic mattress but is very concerned for their health, this should really be a very good choice.

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Affordable PBDE-free Ikea Mattress

Ideally for infants, young kids, and kids heading off to college, CleanRest’s mattress and crib encasements are doctor recommended. With it MicronOne™ technology the mattress encasement covers a more extensive protected area. That’s why it proudly claims to be the cleanest. It also comes fully zippered and is made of waterproof surface though it doesn’t sacrifice comfort and breathability.

Its price range is affordable as well.

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The Cleanest Mattress Encasement

On first look, you wouldn’t think this bed and shelf were made from recycled paper, would you? These furniture and a few other designs make use of Zboards, which is in fact an eco-friendly, paper based recyclable product from Waybasics. No trees have been chopped down to make these.

You’re probably wondering how sturdy these sets are. Waybasic says Zboards are

are constructed through our patented process and are made from multiple, overlapping layers of paperboard and corrugated paper that combine to withstand tremendous pressure. For instance, our founder weighs 185 pounds and when he stands on our Cube it can easily bear his enormous weight. Way Basics furniture can hold a small library of books when it’s reinforced with additional vertical zBoards. For example, we recommend placing no more than 80 pounds on our Rectangle horizontal zBoard surfaces, but it can bear up to 200 pounds when reinforced with an additional vertical zBoard.

If you’d like to try one yourself, pay their design studio a visit.

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Beds and Furniture made from Recycled Paper

Among the important points to this green guide are outlined below:

Mattress: Look for alternatives that contain fewer synthetic and petroleum-based components.The Natural Care™ collection features latex foam made in part from biodegradable materials like rubber tree sap and a layer of base foam enhanced with soy.

Bed Frame: Instead of buying a brand new headboard, try shopping at a flea market or antique mall or give your old bed a new personality with a coat of paint.

Pillow: Check out naturally-derived latex options like the Natural Care™ pillow. In addition to being comfortable and supportive, it is hypoallergenic and inherently resistant to dust mites, mold and mildew.

Sheets: Consider linens made from sustainable fabrics and know there is an eco-option to complement every season. Try organic cotton in spring, hemp in summer and organic flannel in winter.

Comforter: Snuggle under a cotton filled comforter rather than feather down. Although both are insulating, cotton is easily laundered in the washing machine, which helps remove allergens.

If you would like to get a copy of this helpful guide, it’s available for download at Simmons or you can also visit Natural Care Bed.

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Green Guide From Simmons and Danny Seo

This boasts of 100% organic material from top to bottom.

Made with pure cotton wool filling, the Heaven and Earth Mattress provides temperature control for a cooler sleep experience.

The mattress also carry a 20 year warranty.

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Land and Sky to Feature 100% Organic Product Line

Manufactured by Lady Americana mattress, the Casa Cristina line will currently include two models — the Encanto and the Esencia. The mattresses are hypoallergenic with cashmere, silk and bamboo materials. The Esencia is especially different as it contains aloe, which has antibacterial properties.

CRISTINA SARALEGUI is a 30-year veteran journalist who is recognized as one of the most influential role models for today’s Hispanic woman. In making the announcement, she said, “It is extremely gratifying that Casa Cristina(TM) has become a line of home furnishings whose style consumers have embraced and whose quality they trust. So it was natural to partner with Mattress Giant, one of the industry’s largest and most trusted retailers, to bring the Encanto and Esencia mattresses into the marketplace.”

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Casa Cristina Mattress Collection

What are PBDEs?

PBDEs are a class of toxic chemicals in wide use to prevent the spread of fire and are likely to be found in dozens of products in your home, from the padding below your carpet, to your bed, couch or television screen.

MATTRESSES AND CRIBS

• Earthsake
• Foam sweet foam
• Gaiam
• Lifekind
• The Organic Mattress

ADULT AND CHILD MATTRESSES, BEDDING, AND BABY GEAR

• A Happy Planet
• Dream Soft Bedware
• Ecobaby*
• European Sleep works
• IKEA
• McRoskey
• Natura Sleep Systems*
• Natural Aurora Mattress*
• Nirvana Safe Haven
• Northern Naturals
• Organic Bliss Innerspring Mattress*
• Organic Wear USA

FUTONS

• Abundant Earth*
• Gaiam
• Organic Cotton Alternatives
• Tonkatinkers Kreations*

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PBDE-Free Manufacturer & Product List

Constructed with hydroprophile cotton, the Sleep Dry Mattress allows moisture “to disperse over the entire cover surface.”

I would imagine the surface of this mattress feels like having those dri-weave material sports shirts are famous for. And yes, with that kind of material, sweating and moisture don’t really stick to the skin.

You’re ensured a fresh mattress all the time as moisture and humidity evaporates very quickly. Thus, reducing a lot of other factors that makes a sleeping space very uncomfortable and easily worn out.

Too bad, it’s only available in Australia.

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Sleep Dry Mattress Cover from Natural Mattress Aus

The new line will be launched in the Las Vegas World Market next week.

“93 percent of Americans now believe companies have a responsibility to help preserve the environment and 66 percent are more likely to purchase a product if they believe the company is environmentally conscious. Many retailers know they should go green but don’t know how. Our core business is to create environmentally sustainable mattresses, so we’ve studied the market and know how to help retailers successfully offer an eco-friendly product to consumers.” Ecomfort President, Jeff Scorziel, says this in the press release.

What are the key features of this green memory foam mattress?

• Ecomfort utilizes the patent-pending Neutral Posture Support System, which is scientifically designed with seven support zones to relieve the stress on your back muscles.
• It cost 10-15% less than more traditional memory foam products.
• EcoMemoryFoam uses open cell technology, the mattress also breathes and helps you sleep cooler

Visit EcoMemoryFoam for more details.

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Ecomfort’s EcoMemoryFoam mattress launch

This down-free fiberbed from Garnet Hill is a bedding basic that has all of these features below, aside from being non-allergenic:

Perfect for dorms, guest rooms and every day

Baffled box construction that prevents fill from shifting and maintains loft

Quality 230 thread count cotton cover

Hypoallergenic Durafil polyester fill mimics the look and feel of down

Machine washable and dryable

Zipper encased, so as to protect the material, this fiberbed is on sale until the first week of August via Garnet Hill.

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Restful Nights Down-Free Fiberbed

Color: White.

Twin: 39″ x 75″, 49 oz. fill
Full: 54″ x 75″, 72 oz. fill
Queen: 60″ x 80″, 74 oz. fill
King: 78″ x 80″, 91 oz. fill

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Silk-Filled Mattress Pad

The mattress is also supported with layers of wool and comes with a removable organic cotton cover.

• Superior durability and elasticity (for mattress longevity)
• Retention of shape and firmness (for even support)
• Flexibility combined with stability (for continuous sleep comfort)
• Excellent heat and moisture regulation
• Superior air circulation (for preventing the growth of molds and mildew)

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Green Nest Natural 6+2 Mattress

Be Well mattress is designed by Mary Cordaro, the health home expert.

“Many people who have allergies to wool discover they are in fact allergic to the chemicals used in processing conventional wool, and not the wool itself”

There are no metal coils, nails or glue to this mattress, it’s all hand tufted using organic cotton and wool (all chemical free). It’s flame retardant, as well.

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Be Well Mattress by Mary Cordaro

According to the MinnPost, the said program, when implemented efficiently and properly, results in the following based on Duluth’s numbers:

• 9 pounds of cotton in a mattress (average)
• 25 pounds of steel in a mattress (average)
• 1,500 mattresses a month to Duluth Goodwill Industries (and growing!)
• 360 pounds per cubic yard–compaction rate of mattresses
• 1,600 pounds per cubic yard–compaction rate of garbage without mattresses

The ISPA (International Sleep Products Association) is in fact considering Duluth’s initiative as a “national model for mattress recycling.”

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More mattress recycling program spearheaded this summer…

The Oregon Environmental Council says when buying mattresses, organic may be the better choice, especially if you live in Oregon.

Many conventional mattresses contain Deca-PBDE, a toxic flame retardant, said Sara Leverette, an environmental health specialist with the Oregon Environmental Council. Last year, the substance was banned in Washington, Maine and Minnesota. So far, about a half-dozen states, including California, have outlawed Deca-PBDE, Leverette said.

Leverette said the environmental council pushed for a ban of the substance about five years ago but that effort failed.

She said the toxin, commonly used in furniture, builds up in the human body over time. About six years ago, a study found nursing women in the Pacific Northwest had high levels of the chemical in their breast milk.

But Dr. Joseph Gilhooly, a pediatrician and professor at OHSU, says there’s no research to back up claims that organic mattresses - or clothes, for that matter - are healthier choices.

He said researchers have found no toxic effect from mattresses on babies. Gilhooly, a SIDS expert, said anecdotal suggestions linking mattresses to Sudden Infant Death Syndrom turned out to be unfounded.

As for clothing, he said parents can feel safe buying onesies made from conventionally grown cotton.

“I am sure it’s more of a marketing issue,” he said.

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The choice to go organic

Made from 100% pure latex material, the Angel Touch is most recommended for use in residences and bedrooms with humid temperatures. With it’s pure wool padding and cotton ticking, the mattress provides the most excellent and fresh comfort. It’s also resistant to mold, mildew and dust mites.

Hand-made and available in three types: soft, firm and extra-firm.

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Angel-Touch™ Low-VOC Sleep System

This organic cotton and wool combination acts to cushion the body and prevent the formation of painful pressure points. Wool also allows your body to breathe freely while regulating body temperature for an undisturbed and rejuvenating sleep. In addition the natural lanolin in wool protects your mattress from sweat, dust mites, and nasty bed bugs. Cloth side handles make bed easy to move should you ever need to adjust it. No flipping is necessary and if any plate ever needs changing for any reason, it is easy and inexpensive.

The mattress carries different warranties 30 years for the mattress and 20 years for the soft top.

Selling for $1,399.00 at Honestly Pure.

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Ever-Rest Basic Multi Layer Mattress

There are days when one would prefer to sleep on the floor rather than a conventional bed. Some pregnant women or people with back problems have the urge to do this and really, it doesn’t have to be uncomfortable. When you have a soft cushion to support you while you sleep on the floor, it can probably even be one of the best sleep experiences ever.

The floor mat is has the portability and function of a typical futon. It doesn’t take so much space, too. It can even be an extra sleeping space if guests are around.

GreenFeet’s floor mat is made from — “100% natural cotton batting with an unbleached cotton shell.” A strap is attached to it for easier transport.

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GreenFeet’s Floor Mat