There are more than 14,000 organic farming operations in the U.S., according to 2008 figures from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You may associate organic farming with organic produce and free-range livestock. However, the furniture and bedding industry have gained a foothold in the market, netting nearly $180 million in 2008. One part of this industry is organic mattresses.
A growing trend toward organic mattresses offers sensitive sleepers allergen-free and injury-free sleep. Volatile organic compounds, such as formaldehyde, used in the processing of conventional mattresses can be irritating to t...
L.A. Baby's "Natural" mattresses are promoted as an organic product for the environmentally-conscious family who want to do their part in reducing the use of petroleum oil in manufacturing, as well as reducing some of the non-b...
This is true in the case of mattresses, but there are some things you need to take into account when choosing your organic mattress.
The New Ecologist recommends considering price, firmness, and the materials used when purchasing an organic mattress. Consumers are urged to read the labels and test the mattress to be sure it is a good fit. Many organic matt...
Your decision to buy organic items, such as organic mattresses, may be more beneficial than you think. IFOAM, or the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements, emphasizes that producing materials from organic re...
Organic mattresses are produced using cotton, latex or wool that has been grown and raised organically without use of pesticides or growth hormones. While most traditional mattresses are made using materials made with petroleum...
On average, a person sleeps about one-third of his life. With so much time spent in bed, a healthy mattress makes a sound investment. Many household items including standard mattresses are full of chemicals and toxins that poll...
