Build your Bed
In Your Basket(0)
There are no more items in your cart
- Updated :
- Published :
- 0 likes
Choosing sustainable and eco-friendly bedding is essential not only for the environment, but for your sleep quality too. As we’re becoming more and more aware of our global environmental impact, we could take some more simple steps to become more eco-friendly - starting from our bedrooms!
In this guide, we’ll break down what it actually means to ‘sleep green,’ with some recommendations for bedding choices, mattresses and even some headboard materials.
What Does It Mean To Sleep Green?
Sleeping green means to make bedding choices that consider care for the environment, such as finding the right eco-friendly mattresses, bedding and materials. Using recyclable or biodegradable products not only reduces waste and toxins going into the environment, but it can also have an impact on our sleep quality too.
Sustainable Mattresses For Better Sleep
There are so many different types of eco-friendly mattresses available, so it can sometimes be difficult to know which one is the best option for you. Let’s take a look at some examples and discover what aspects make them eco-friendly.
Cashmere Mattresses
Crafted with natural, biodegradable fibres, our cashmere mattresses make an excellent choice for sustainability. Unlike synthetic foam, cashmere is biodegradable and can disintegrate into the earth at a much quicker rate.
Sometimes, cashmere mattresses can also help with allergies as it's less likely that dust mites will live in the fibres of the mattress. This is because cashmere is highly-breathable and moisture wicking, which keeps the mattress drier and repels any dust mites.
Climate Control Mattresses
Designed with an assortment of natural fabrics such as wool, silk and cashmere, our climate control mattresses are also made with biodegradable materials. Designed to improve airflow, these moisture-wicking materials ensure that you have a temperature-controlled sleep every night. No matter the season, you’re less likely to feel too warm or too chilly with these clever mattress types!
Eco-friendly Bedding: What Should You Choose?
If you’re striving to become more eco-conscious, we recommend that you choose bedding that’s made from natural materials, derived from plants or animals. We’ve touched on cashmere materials, now let’s take a look at some other material options that you could go:
Bamboo
Bamboo is one of the fastest growing plants, making it highly-renewable. Thanks to its hypoallergenic and antibacterial qualities, bamboo mattress sheets, duvets covers and pillow cases are very kind to sensitive skin.
Silk
Silk is one of the softest materials that you can choose for your bedding. Naturally deriving from the silk worm, this material certainly is a great option for green sleep. Its smooth surface reduces tension that’s being rubbed against you as you sleep on it, making it kind to your skin and hair.
Wool
The moisture-wicking properties of wool bedding mean that you’ll have many nights of temperature controlled sleep, as well as being more sustainable.
Headboards
We offer a wide selection of headboards that are made with eco-friendly materials. Providing an extra layer between the wall and your bed, a headboard is an essential way to protect your walls and improve your posture. For those looking to make more eco-friendly decisions, we recommend several headboard materials:
Linen
Made from the flax plant, linen is a natural material. It requires less chemicals during the manufacturing process, and it is more biodegradable. A linen headboard is certainly a great choice for a greener sleep!
Cotton
A cotton headboard is also a biodegradable and sustainable option to choose from our headboard range. Breathable and lightweight, it can offer a thermo-regulated sleep to help prevent restless nights.
How To Ethically Dispose Of Your Old Mattress
Each year, millions of mattresses end up in landfills in the UK. When they’re made with steel springs inside and non-biodegradable materials, it can take them years to disintegrate. So, to support your local community and the environment, we highly recommend that you take your mattress to your local recycling centre.
This can easily be done by organising a mattress collection via your local council, where they'll pick it up and take it to a recycling centre. Alternatively, some bed and furniture charities accept mattresses, so you’ll be donating and supporting a charity in their goals!
Energy Conscious Habits
When it comes to bedding, choosing the right one is not the only way to become more eco-friendly, but it’s also the habits that you do with them from day to day. By implementing these habits, you can reduce the amount of energy you use and leave a lower carbon footprint, and it can also save you a lot of money in the long run.
Wash Your Bedding At lower Temperatures
Washing your bedding at lower temperatures reduces energy consumption and can lower your household carbon footprint. Cooler temperatures can also decrease wear and tear on your fabrics, helping your sheets, duvet covers and pillow case last longer.
Air-dry instead Of Using A Tumble Dryer
Despite being the quicker solution to drying your bedding, a tumble dryer takes up a lot of energy and can leave a bigger carbon footprint. Drying your bedding on a clothes stand or hanging them on the washing line when the weather is nice is a great way to reduce emissions and save you money.
Eco-friendly Laundry Liquids
Another tip is to use plant based eco-friendly laundry liquids, as opposed to ones with synthetic chemicals. These laundry liquids are also usually kinder to sensitive skin, reducing break-outs and rashes as they’re made with more natural ingredients.
Enjoy Many Of Nights Eco-friendly Sleep From Today
After reading this guide, we hope you have more of an understanding of the ways that you can become more eco-conscious. We’ve talked about eco-friendly bedding and headboard materials, as well as the right mattresses that you could pick for ‘greener’ sleep. We’ve also had a look at how you can implement a more environmentally friendly routine when washing your bedding, saving you money and energy in the long-run.
If you have any other questions, feel free to contact us and our friendly customer service team will be able to advise.