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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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