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Purchasing an eco-friendly mattress is an effective way to protect the environment and improve your sleep. Unfortunately, in the UK it is estimated that around 7 million mattresses are discarded per year, and around 5.25 million fail to be recycled.
However, at GB Beds we make high-quality mattresses with sustainable materials that can either break down naturally over time or can easily be recycled.
A sustainable mattress can also be a better way to improve your sleep, as they are often made with non-toxic and organic materials, helping with allergies and hot sleepers.
In this guide, we’ll break down what exactly makes our mattresses kind to the environment, why they make you sleep better, how to care for them and eventually dispose of them in the correct way. So, why not enjoy both benefits of protecting the environment and improve your sleep with a selection of our premium eco-friendly mattresses?
What Makes Our Mattresses Eco-friendly?
Our mattresses are eco-friendly as we have carefully selected the right materials when manufacturing each one. Let’s take a look at each mattress and discover what aspects of them make them kind to the environment.
Pocket Spring Mattresses are designed with individually enclosed springs that are wrapped in their own fabric. This means there’s no need for any extra layers in between, reducing the amount of materials needed to make a mattress. Made from steel, the pocket springs inside are recyclable, so they can be used to make other products in the future. Some of our pocket sprung mattresses are also reversible, which helps to extend your mattress’ lifespan over time and you don’t have to replace it with a new one.
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Our memory foam mattresses also make high-quality and eco-conscious options to choose from when browsing our mattress range. Often made with knitted fabric toppings, these materials contribute to its eco-friendliness as the woolen fibres allow them to break down quicker. They also last a very long time, especially if they are regularly maintained and rotated 180° every month or so to evenly distribute the weight. Durable, high-quality and flexible - this mattress doesn’t need replacing too often, which reduces waste in the environment.
The orthopaedic mattress, appealing especially to those with back pain related issues, is also a great choice to pick when selecting an eco-friendly mattress. For example, the Sandringham Orthopaedic Or 1000 Pocket Spring Mattress is a hybrid mattress that features cotton materials, which significantly reduces the environmental impact. Like the Pocket Spring Mattress, the spring system encourages airflow and doesn’t require any excessive materials. This also features heat insulating properties, so you may not always have to switch on your electric blanket during the cold winter months, saving your electric bills and helping the environment!
Why Do Sustainable Mattresses Contribute To A Better Sleep?
Sustainable mattresses are not only kind to the environment, but they also contribute to a better night’s sleep. If you choose a mattress with organic materials, you’re less likely to experience symptoms of allergies, helping you have an uninterrupted night’s sleep.
Our Pocket Sprung Mattresses also contribute to a better night’s sleep thanks to their reduced noise and motion transfer. This means that couples can get more nights of peaceful sleep as you don’t feel your partners’ movements as much throughout the night. They are also often handcrafted with ergonomic structures that improve spinal alignment, helping to reduce aches and pains, improving your sleep quality with alleviated symptoms.
How Do I Care For A Mattress In A More Sustainable Way?
Looking after your mattress sustainably is an effective way to look after the environment and get the most out of your money.
Using a mattress protector is a good idea to extend your mattress’ lifespan so you don’t need to replace it as often, and you could take the extra step and use an organic one with natural fibres. These are good options since their natural fibres allow them to break down easier, and they don’t release toxic and harmful chemicals into the environment.
You can also regularly air out your mattress by stripping the bed and let the moisture build-up air out naturally, especially near the sunlight as this performs as a natural disinfectant. Cleaning your mattress with non-toxic solutions is also an effective and eco-friendly way to maintain your mattress. For example, if you have any spillages, we recommend that you spot clean them with warm water and maybe some essential oil, vinegar or baking soda. These lighter cleaning substances won’t deteriorate your mattress over time and are more eco-friendly, as opposed to using harsher cleaning detergents.
Over time, the weight that is pressed into the mattress can cause sagging and dips, so rotating it 180° every month or so can help it last longer. This distributes the pressure across the mattress and reduces wear on specific areas, keeping it supportive and comfortable for longer.
By following these small steps, you’re not only extending the life of your mattress and getting your money’s worth, but you’re also contributing to protecting the planet.
How Do I Dispose Of A Mattress?
Disposing of a mattress is a lot easier than you might think. It’s important to do it in the right way, as many mattresses end up in landfills and are very harmful to the environment - it can take them years to disintegrate into the earth.
So, why not consider taking your mattress to the local recycling centre, when it is time for a replacement? These centres can recycle your mattress by using the springs inside for new steel products and the foam layers for new textiles. This process reduces waste when it comes to creating new products, so by doing this you’re definitely playing an important part when it comes to protecting the environment.
Alternatively, you could take your mattress to a local charity. This is a great way to be sustainable, as not only are you helping the environment, but you are also supporting a local charity and their missions to help out with those in need.
Start A Sustainable Lifestyle With Your Bedding
We hope you have had more of an insight into how you can implement a sustainable lifestyle with our mattress options, with details on which one might be right for you, how to maintain them in a sustainable way and how to dispose of them without harming the environment.
For more tips and advice on how to choose the right bedding, decor and bed styles, why not have a look into some more of our guides? If you’re still unsure with anything, our customer service team is happy to help you with any questions.