Bedroom

5 things you can do to Green Your Bedroom

There is no better area to green than the place where we spend approximately one-third of our days recharging. Whether you want to start with your bed frame and your mattress or your sheets and pillowcases, read on for GY-approved ways to give the old boudoir a fresh green makeover.

  1. Choose a bed made of FSC-certified wood

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    Sweet slumber awaits those who choose one of these sustainable sleepers, made from wood that's been taken from sustainably-managed forests.

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  2. Choose an eco-friendly mattress

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    Mattresses made from natural, renewable materials, such as organic wool and natural latex, trump those made from non-renewable petroleum-based materials.

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  3. Choose a bed made with rapidly renewable materials

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    A bed made of grass, you ask? Yes! They use materials that grow faster than trees, which protects our forests. And they couldn't be more stylish.

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  4. Recycle your mattress

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    Mattresses can be disassembled and reprocessed into new products, preventing useful materials from being wasted and reducing consumption of raw materials and energy.

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  5. Choose bedding made from organic fibers

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    By choosing organic textiles, you will encourage more farmers to employ environmentally friendly farming methods.

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