One University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign study even found that people over 65 sleep better when they have access to nature<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the simplest things you can do for better sleep\u2014and to feel more connected to nature\u2014is to unplug from your devices. While you’re at it, why don’t you go ahead and unplug that desk fan you haven’t used in months and your straightening iron that’s just chilling on your bathroom counter?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Unplugging devices and putting your phone down are easy ways to save energy and recharge yourself. Don’t forget: Too much blue light exposure<\/a> can interrupt your sleep when your head hits the pillow at night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Connect with your community and go easier on the planet by sourcing locally-grown produce. Because they go through less traveling to arrive at your table, choosing locally-grown fruits and veggies helps cut down on carbon emissions. Google local farmer’s markets in your area to get started. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Plus, choosing a veggie-heavy diet can be great for your sleep<\/a>, as studies have shown that “a healthier diet, namely one with more plant-based foods, may improve sleep health and lower your risk of insomnia,” Marie-Pierre St-Onge, PhD, associate professor of nutritional medicine and director of the Sleep Center of Excellence at Columbia University Irving Medical Center in New York City, told us in a previous interview.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You may already know that going overboard with your AC is bad for the environment<\/a>\u2013luckily, there are eco-friendly ways to stay cool as you snooze. Try sleeping with lighter fabrics, cooling sheets,<\/a> and ahybrid mattress<\/span> to stay sweat-free at night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Plants<\/a> don’t just add a great vibe to your bedroom\u2014they can actually help improve the air quality in your home and help you sleep better at night<\/a>. Add a jasmine or valerian plant to your nightstand to help you relax. When you inhale their calming scent, they promote deeper sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Since Earth Day is smack-dab in the middle of spring cleaning<\/a> season, it’s the perfect time to check in on what you’re using to clean your home. It’s easy to make the switch to eco-friendly and nontoxic cleaning products, which are better for the planet and your health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One way to make sure you’re using eco-friendly cleaners that are safe for your home (and your pets!) is to look for EPA and Green Seal labels<\/a> on the products. (Here’s how to embrace a zero-waste lifestyle in the bedroom<\/a>.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Have you ever avoided purchasingnew sheets<\/span> you desperately needed because you didn’t know what to do with your old ones? 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Unplug from your devices<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
3. Eat more locally-grown vegetables<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
4. Go easy on the air conditioning <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
5. Add plants to your bedroom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
6. Switch to eco-friendly cleaning products<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
7. Repurpose old sheets and pillowcases<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
8. Donate things you no longer use<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\n <\/a>\n\n \n Latex Hybrid 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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\n <\/a>\n\n \n Organic Sateen Sheet Set<\/a>\n <\/h4>\n\n \n
9. Invest in an eco-friendly mattress and bedding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n