Lynch-Sparks elaborates on eco-friendly design and her work in this area by saying: \u201cIt\u2019s all about the materials we use in each space. We have to be conscious about how each material impacts the environment in the long term, what properties each material has, and whether or not it will off-gas<\/a> or emit low levels of harmful toxins into the air.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n For example, eco-friendly mattress foams, which contain a percentage of natural ingredients, meanwhile, won’t off-gas harmful chemicals into the air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The bottom line on why should you practice green interior design in your home: \u201cIt\u2019s simultaneously important for the longevity of our wellbeing and the environment’s wellbeing,\u201d Lynch-Sparks says. \u201cLike in other areas of life, by choosing to be eco-friendly in design, you\u2019re not only getting a healthier product for you, but you\u2019re ensuring that the result won\u2019t take too many resources or be a strain on our earth.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n When weaving green design into a bedroom, you\u2019re not only helping the planet and your health\u2014you could be improving your sleep too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cClean and sustainable materials<\/a> do not give off gas and can improve your life and sleep in the long term,” says Lynch-Sparks. “Also, by using eco-friendly products and materials, you\u2019ll have greater peace of mind knowing that your mattress or rug won\u2019t sit in a landfill for 100 years after you use them\u2014less stress for you and the earth.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Below, Lynch-Sparks shares her top tips for being more eco-minded in the bedroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lynch-Sparks says that unfortunately, most commercial mattresses have petroleum-based polyurethane foam, toxic fire retardants, chemical adhesives, dangerous pesticides, or other off-gassing chemicals. That\u2019s why it\u2019s key to purchase a mattress with materials like latex, derived from rubber trees, and a transparent manufacturing process that doesn\u2019t harm the earth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Saatva is committed to bringing you bedding that’s good for the environment\u2014and your health. We use eco-responsible manufacturing processes to make our mattresses, including sustainably harvesting latex so that it doesn’t damage rubber trees and replacing 30% of our foams with natural ingredients derived from soybean and corn oil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The foams in our mattresses are all CertiPUR-US\u00ae1<\/a><\/sup> certified, meaning they are guaranteed to be low in VOCs, and they also carry the OEKO-TEX 100 seal, assuring they’ve been tested to be free of harmful chemicals. (Learn more about\u00a0mattress certifications<\/a>\u00a0to look for when buying a new bed.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n What’s more, all of our mattresses are made in America\u2014and with 18 partner factories across the country, our mattresses travel less than 100 miles, on average, from the factory to your home, cutting down on emissions.<\/p>\n\n\n Go green in the bedroom with these eco-friendly mattresses from Saatva<\/p>\n \n Our flagship luxury mattress is expertly engineered with coil-on-coil construction for durability, a layer of memory foam for enhanced back support, and a cushiony Euro pillow top for extra comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n \n \n Shop Now\n <\/a>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n Luxurious body-hugging feel and pressure relief with 3\u201d of ultra-premium, high-density 5-lb memory foam. <\/p>\n\n\n \n \n Shop Now\n <\/a>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n Natural latex responds to every curve for pressure-free support and responsive comfort. Natural latex is supple, resilient, and durable, for the ultimate in elevated sleep. (It’s naturally hypoallergenic too.)<\/p>\n\n\n \n \n Shop Now\n <\/a>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n As for the decor throughout your bedroom, look for environmentally friendly textiles. For instance, Lynch-Sparks recommends selecting a natural fiber rug for your bedroom, made from like a 100% wool or cotton rug. \u201cReduce the use of synthetic materials whenever possible by asking the manufacturer about the construction and the materials used,\u201d she suggests. (Here’s how to create a zero-waste bedroom<\/a>.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some studies show certain houseplants, when grown in abundance in a space, can clean the air. It\u2019s something that Lynch-Sparks adheres to, and you can do the same by growing English ivy, spider plants, or aloe vera in your bedroom. Here are the best plants to help you sleep<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n From the bedroom furniture to the linens to the decor, to frankly anything in your home, Lynch-Sparks stresses the importance of knowing where your pieces come from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cOnly shop at responsible socially conscious retailers,\u201d she says. These can include things like seeking out companies that are B Corp certified, researching where retailers donate or invest, and looking for brands that do as much as they can to reduce their overall carbon footprint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Since launching in 2010, Saatva has always put eco-consciousness at the heart of our business. Learn about the many ways we support the environment<\/a>, from sustainably harvesting materials to partnering with a solar-powered factory to using eco-friendly foams in our mattresses. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n4 tips for bringing eco-friendly home design into the bedroom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Pick an eco-friendly mattress<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\n <\/a>\n\n \n Saatva Classic Innerspring Mattress<\/a>\n <\/h4>\n\n \n
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\n <\/a>\n\n \n Contour5 Mattress<\/a>\n <\/h4>\n\n \n
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\n <\/a>\n\n \n Zenhaven Latex Mattress<\/a>\n <\/h4>\n\n \n
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Do your homework<\/h3>\n\n\n\n