7 Sustainable and Non-Toxic Sleep Essentials
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What’s our #1 recommendation for creating a healthy, non-toxic sleep environment?
A Molekule Air Purifier, hands down!
The air we breathe directly impacts our health, which is why this air purifier remains #1 on our list.
We have had one in our bedroom and living room since we moved into our house, and I wouldn’t have it any other way!
Where Sustainability and Non-Toxic Meet
Something I have noticed on my journey to build a more sustainable home is the correlation between things that are eco conscious and non-toxic. Many companies that are focused on creating sustainable products, are using natural items, such as wood and GOTS cotton, while avoiding toxic chemicals. The chemicals that are used in many products that are harmful to our environment, are also harmful to ourselves, so in many aspects eco conscious and non-toxic overlap.
On that note I must also mention that this is not always true - some “eco-conscious” brands are doing things like recycling plastic water bottles and tires to create new products ~ “reduce, reuse, recycle.” However, just because this may be considered a more sustainable practice, putting plastic on our bodies is not something I would consider non-toxic. Does that mean I never do it, no, but I am conscious of it and try to avoid it when possible.
7 Sustainable and Non-Toxic Sleep Essentials for Every Home
I now digress to the purpose of this article…SLEEP! We spend a huge portion of our existence sleeping, cozy and snug in our beds. During these hours, the air that we breathe and the items our skin (the largest organ in our bodies) touches and absorbs MATTERS. That is why I went on a journey to find the items that would make our sleep environment healthier, while remaining cozy!
The following list contains the items that we are currently using in our bedroom, tried and true! As always, any affiliate links are for products that we actually use and love, all my recommendations come from my heart and are products I research and thoughtfully select to use in my own home! So from my home to yours, here are some of my sleep favorites!
1. Molekule Air Purifiers - Air Mini+ / Air Pro
When I found these air purifiers I fell in love! Molekule air purifiers use a PECO-HEPA Tri-Power filter that effectively removes and destroys hazardous air pollutants. The conscious effort I make to minimize the risk to our health by improving the quality of the air in our sleeping & living areas led me straight to this air purifier. We have the Air Mini+ in our bedroom and the Air Pro in our living room!
Improving the air quality in our home was a top priority of mine after we had our first daughter. I make a conscious effort to select products for my home that do not off-gas and that are Greenguard Gold certified, but often times these products are significantly more expensive than competing options. When a non-toxic furniture or household item is out of our price range, I check on Facebook marketplace. Not only is this a more sustainable option, but often much of the off-gassing has already taken place. It is near impossible to completely eliminate products that contain even small amounts of chemicals or off-gassing, which is why I consider our air purifier the #1 key to creating a healthier sleep environment!
The company also sells refurbished purifiers when available for a discounted price! I love that Molekule offers this eco-friendly practice to its consumers - not only is it kinder to the planet, but it is also kinder to your wallet!
These are also the only air purifiers I would actually describe as cute - we have our Air Mini+ sitting right on top of our dresser!
2. Avocado Mattress
Back in 2021, my husband and I decided to invest in a mattress that was not only eco conscious and non-toxic, but also one that was truly comfortable.
We tried out the naturepedic EOS mattress and loved that it was customizable so we purchased it that day. After a short while, it was delivered, but unfortunately we could not sleep comfortably on it (many restless nights with little sleep), even after swapping out layers with the company and over 6 months of trying to break it in. Thankfully, the customer service at Naturepedic was remarkable, and they fully refunded our mattress and sent a company to come pick it up and donate it to a family in need.
We ended up trying out and purchasing the Avocado Green Mattress, which we have now had for 2 years - and it is the best mattress my husband and I have ever slept on!
GOLS-certified organic latex
GOTS-certified organic wool and cotton
No polyurethane foams or fire retardants
MADE SAFE®
Greenguard Gold
OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100
3. Naturepedic Waterproof Fitted Sheet
This mattress protector is a lifesaver! We have been using it for years now, and it has saved our mattress against my water breaking when I was pregnant, our newborn spit up phase, AND toddler potty training phase! I highly, highly recommend using this to protect your mattress!
No “vinyl/PVC or other questionable waterproofing materials”
100% GOTS certified organic cotton top and bottom layer
MADE SAFE®
Greenguard Gold
UL Validated Formaldehyde free
1% for the planet
PETA approved vegan
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4. Dazed but Amazed Linen Set
I think these are the most charming, hand dyed and small batch dyed linen sets! When my husband and I got married, this was the first sheet set that we purchased for our new home! It was actually the home item I was most excited for because I’d had my eye on it for SO long. They have rotating tonal sets - the one we purchased isn’t on their site anymore, but all their color combinations are beautiful! In the future, I would love to order more!
5. Avocado Molded Latex Pillow
To be honest, I still haven’t found the PERFECT pillow, but I alternate between this one and the naturepedic one listed two below. I do appreciate the cooling comfort and softness of the Avocado Molded Latex Pillow, but my one wish is that it were a little bit thinner since I am a side sleeper.
GOTS
OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100
Greenguard Gold
6. Naturepedic Organic Side Sleeper Pillow
I haven’t tried this one yet, but I would like to! I think it may be the thinner, side sleeper version I have been searching for!
GOTS
Greenguard Gold
UL Validated Formaldehyde free
MADE SAFE®
1% for the planet
(affiliate link)
7. Thuma Bed Frame
Last but not least, the Thuma bed frame. We ordered the walnut, king size frame for our master bedroom and LOVE it! It is such a beautiful piece, and is Greenguard Gold certified. This bed was so easy to set up, and looks beautiful. It is designed with longevity in mind - heirloom pieces are more eco-friendly than ones that need to be replaced every few decades! So with proper care, this should stay in the family a very long while!
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