green living

sustainable mattresses - the eco option set to transform sleep

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We all know the power of a good night’s sleep – and one way to help a mood-boosting slumber is sleeping on a mattress made with natural, responsibly sourced, recyclable materials. The reason? Many mattresses are made from synthetic materials which can not only have an adverse impact on our sleep but can contribute to long-term health problems as well as adding to landfill.

Thankfully, many companies are waking up to the importance of good-quality eco-friendly mattresses and there’s now a variety of choices on the market, away from the more common foam-based offerings.

‘Foam is made from chemicals, which are not only bad for the environment, but also proven to be carcinogenic,’ says Adam Black, co-founder, Button & Sprung. ‘We believe that a natural mattress is essential for a good night’s sleep, and that mattresses should include only fillings such as silk, wool, hemp, cashmere and mohair.’