# Green Guide to Why you Should Recycle Your Mattresses

- Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2018/04/green-guide-to-why-you-should-recycle-your-mattresses/
- Published: 2018-04-22T23:12:33-04:00
- Author: greenlivingguy

Here’s a great piece on how to get rid of your [unwanted mattress](https://www.mattressadvisor.com/mattress-disposal-guide/)
without getting fined (or destroying the Earth).

##### As written:

The mattress industry hasn’t caught up with the auto or cosmetic industries when
it comes to regulating green products. In fact, there are no standards or rules 
to govern mattress manufacturers about what is an eco-friendly mattress, yet many
beds advertised as “organic,” “all-natural,” or “green.” Those claims may not mean
what they imply.

The reality is that there is no mattress that is 100 percent organic, green, or 
biodegradable on the market. There are models that are 95 percent [organic](https://greenlivingguy.com/2017/03/green-is-for-organics/)
but the remaining 5 percent may contain some synthetic materials. In industries 
such as mattresses, where eco-regulations haven’t been well-established, it’s the
consumer that has to dig deeper. There are two places to start when searching for
a truly green mattress. The first is the materials list on the mattress, the second,
certifications.

## **Read the Materials List Carefully**

Many retailers advertise mattresses as organic or natural when those words may only
apply to specific materials or components. An[ eco-friendly mattress](https://www.sleephelp.org/best-organic-mattresses/)
will have as many organic and/or natural materials in the support core, comfort 
layers, and cover as possible.

##### Did you know:

• every year the U.S. Manufactures 33M [mattresses](https://greenlivingguy.com/2018/05/on-the-search-for-a-true-green-mattress/),
and every year 20M end up in a landfill or incinerator?

• [mattresses take 10 years to decompose?](https://www.mattressadvisor.com/mattress-disposal-guide/#recycle-mattress)

• [up to 85% of materials in a mattress can be recycled into things like pet beds, mulch, and appliances?](https://www.mattressadvisor.com/mattress-disposal-guide/#recycle-mattress)

[Finally, Mattress Advisor](https://www.mattressadvisor.com) created a guide on 
exactly what to do with your unwanted mattress, whether it’s recycling or donating
to a charitable organization – there’s so many options.

In conclusion, Here’s their [infographic](https://www.mattressadvisor.com/mattress-disposal-guide/).
Enjoy!!

![Here's a great piece on how to get rid of your unwanted mattress without getting
fined (or destroying the Earth). Did you know: • every year the U.S. Manufactures
33M mattresses, and every year 20M end up in a landfill or incinerator? • mattresses
take 10 years to decompose? • up to 85% of materials in a mattress can be recycled
into things like pet beds, mulch, and appliances? Mattress Advisor created a guide
on exactly what to do with your unwanted mattress, whether it’s recycling or donating
to a charitable organization - there’s so many options.](https://i0.wp.com/greenlivingguy.
com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/img_4458.jpg?resize=358%2C1024&quality=52&ssl=1)