In Search of a Sustainable Mattress

Sustainable mattresses do exist. For some people, though, finding them proves to be difficult. Many people do not even begin searching for the perfect mattress until the need is fairly significant, which also places them in a bit of a bind when it comes to their search.

Fortunately, there are quite a few options when you’re in the market for a sustainable mattress, and more than a few tells that help you separate the real deals from the fakes in the marketplace today. These are a few things you can do to help you find a sustainable mattress.

What is a Sustainable Mattress?

More specifically, what does it mean to you, for a mattress to be sustainable? Common answers to this question include the following:

• Made with sustainable, easily replenished, natural materials
• Ethically made
• Built to last longer than the average product of its kind (in this case, longer than the average mattress)
• Does little harm to the planet in the manufacturing, shipping, and delivery process
• Completely recyclable when its lifespan ends
• No use of chemical pesticides, fertilizers, etc. in the growing process for raw materials

In other words, sustainable mattresses are not only good for the planet, but also for the people who call it home.

How Do You Know These Things are True?

Mattress makers make many claims when it comes to the purity, sustainability, and planet-friendliness of their mattresses. Unfortunately, we’ve learned that many of these claims are patently false, which makes it difficult to know, without a doubt, that the mattress you are looking for is truly sustainable.

At least, that is the case based on the word of the manufacturer or retailer alone. You must dig deeper to seek proof of sustainability claims. This proof comes in the form of independent certifications.

These certifications aren’t “in house” certifications. They involve rigorous testing from outside organizations with strict standards. Depending on the type of certifications a mattress company has, you can learn a lot about the products they create, and the care they take when making them. More importantly, it shows that the company is dedicated to transparency by providing all the proof required for various certifying agencies. The more of these types of certifications a mattress carries, the greater credibility any claims related to sustainability have.

Explore the Brand’s Giving

Another “tell” about the sustainability of mattresses is in the record of giving that the parent company has. Look for companies that promote sustainable organizations and causes in their giving. This shows you another layer of commitment the company has for planetary causes, and allows you to feel good about buying products from them when you know they give to causes you already support.

The bottom line is that giving shows a lot about the character of a company. Companies that give to causes you support are companies you can usually purchase from with confidence that you are on the same page when it comes to planetary concerns.

Why Buy Sustainable Mattresses?

While you may have your own reasons for wanting to buy a sustainable mattress, there are plenty of additional reasons to make a purchase like this, including the following:

• Reduce your carbon footprint
• Avoid off-gassing in your home
• Promote better health for your family
• Feel better about your purchasing decisions
• Support ethical business practices and living wages

PlushBeds is a company that is committed to sustainability in all the products we make. That is why we go out of our way to obtain numerous certifications for our products, including certifications from organizations such as the Forest Stewardship Council, the Rainforest Alliance, GOTS, GOLS, USDA organic, and more. We want you to buy with confidence that you are purchasing a truly sustainable product when you buy our mattresses.

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