Eco-friendly sleep: Not as easy as it sounds

November 2, 2010 · Posted by in G.I.Y. 

 

Pajamas just look different these days. | Photo: Flickr user Elaron

Lately, it sounds like people have been losing sleep over what they’re sleeping on:

 

“Eco-friendly bedding and mattresses really just started being popular in the past year,” said Steve Savage, founder, president and store manager at Ellie’s Eco Home Store in Boulder.

“Where they have been educated about organic foods in the past 30 years, people are just starting to learn what chemicals are in their houses in regards to carpeting, bedding and furniture. We’re learning stuff every week. It’s still an ongoing educational process.”

Read more about eco-friendly bedding over at the Camera.

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2 Responses to “Eco-friendly sleep: Not as easy as it sounds”

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