If you’re trying to live more sustainably, your bedroom is one of the best places to start.
We spend nearly a third of our lives in bed — yet conventional sleep environments are often filled with synthetic materials, chemical residues, and unnecessary waste.
Here’s how to create an eco-friendly bedroom that’s healthier for you and better for the planet.
1. Choose Organic, Natural Bedding
Most mass-market bedding is made from cotton grown with pesticides or polyester derived from fossil fuels. These materials are energy-intensive to produce and can trap heat or release microplastics.
Better alternative:
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Linen made from European flax
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Duvets and pillows filled with organic wool or recycled natural fibres
2. Sleep on a Sustainable Mattress
Traditional mattresses are often made with polyurethane foams, flame retardants, and glues — materials that don’t biodegrade and can off-gas VOCs.
Snoozel Green’s organic mattress is made from:
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GOLS-certified organic latex
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GOTS-certified organic cotton
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Organic wool (a natural flame barrier)
It’s free from foams, glues, and synthetic chemicals — and built to last over 10 years.
3. Minimise Plastic and Packaging
Choose brands that prioritise plastic-free shipping, compostable packaging, and minimal wrapping. Avoid vacuum-sealed synthetics or anything that arrives in foam or polystyrene.
At Snoozel Green, every product arrives:
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Plastic-free
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Fully recyclable
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Responsibly wrapped in kraft paper and cardboard only
4. Improve Indoor Air Quality
Fresh air is underrated. Many synthetic materials release VOCs that linger — especially in closed rooms.
Tips:
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Open windows daily
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Use natural essential oil diffusers, not sprays
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Add low-maintenance air-purifying plants (like snake plant or aloe vera)
5. Embrace Slow Sleep
Sustainable sleep isn’t just about what you buy — it’s about how you rest.
Create a calming, tech-free wind-down routine and prioritise quality sleep over late-night stimulation. Burn a beeswax candle. Switch to warm lighting. Breathe.
The slower you live, the better you sleep.
Make your sleep more sustainable. Shop organic bedding, mattresses and more with Snoozel Green — where natural comfort meets ethical design.