With a growing need for making less of an impact on our environment, many people are making small changes in their own life to help the green movement. Some may do something as simple as switch to florescent light bulbs, while others may design their entire home to be “green.” If you want to have a happy medium, a “green mattress” is a great start!
First, let’s talk about landfill space! Mattresses are BIG – and they stack up in landfills. They should probably have the metal components recycled, but that doesn’t happen very often. And the poly ticking (the fabric that covers the bed) just sits and sits in landfils for years. Well, now there is a better solution! GREEN BEDS!
There are a variety of green beds, and some may not only be good for the environment, but for you health as well!
The are two main beds we will speak about here. The first, is the 100% Natural Latex Mattress, NOT to be confused with a standard latex mattress, and the second is the ThermoPlush Eco-Rest line.
100% Natural Latex Mattresses
100% Natural Latex matresses made with TRUE 100% natural latex, and organic covers are both GREAT to sleep on, and eco-friendly, but you have to watch as many latex mattresses list themselves as “natural” and they are not. There are two main types of latex on the market. One is made by a process referred to as “Talalay”, and the other is “Dunlop”. The benefit of Talalay is that it can be used to make very soft, plush latex, but it is NOT completely natural. Dunlop on the other hand is a completely natural process, but tends to produce firmer foams. From a comfort standpoint, the number one choice is a combination of both. Dunlop on the bottom for a natural, supportive base layer, with a softer talalay on top for a nice plush feel.