# 6 Items In Your Bedroom That You Need To Switch Them Into Eco-friendly Materials

- Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2021/11/6-items-in-your-bedroom-that-you-need-eco-friendly-materials/
- Published: 2021-11-21T14:48:47-05:00
- Author: greenlivingguy

What can you do in order to make your bedroom more eco-friendly? This is a question
that many people are asking themselves. Well, there are six bedroom items that you
should switch out in order to help the environment and save money.

## Your Bedsheets

So the first thing everyone does when it comes to [eco-friendly bedroom](https://greenlivingguy.com/2012/01/make-energy-efficiency-a-priority-this-new-year-with-simple-energy-resolutions-for-2012/)
solutions is the sheets. Lots of people have started getting [bamboo sheets](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.google.com/url?q%3Dhttps://thehippiehouse.com.au/collections/bamboo-bed-sheets%26amp;sa%3DD%26amp;source%3Deditors%26amp;ust%3D1637527064670000%26amp;usg%3DAOvVaw13cMMGnnUHcygP-TG66tSX&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1637527064680000&usg=AOvVaw0h8Z4sa3V328QjomL7DoI8)
lately because they’re soft and can get warm faster unlike cotton. They’re comfortable
and they’re great at keeping the bedroom temperature consistent. These sheets are
also durable and can be easily washed in warm water without worrying about losing
their quality. If you don’t mind spending extra money on your sheets, then bamboo
is a good choice for you because it’s worth every penny spent!

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Washing them will also decrease your carbon footprint. Therefore use cold water.
All because it’s less energy that will be used during the wash cycle. For which 
that means using these sheets are a great choice for bedroom solutions!

## The Mattress

An organic mattress is much more comfortable than the old innerspring mattress and
is better for you. Also, it is often made with natural materials like wool or cotton.
If your bedroom items are not efficient at giving you a good night’s sleep, they
probably need to be switched into eco-friendly materials!

Here are some of the benefits you will get from an [eco-friendly mattress](https://greenlivingguy.com/2020/09/sustainable-furnishings-how-to-reuse-renovate-and-recycle/):

 1. better sleep
 2. less stiffness
 3. Way fewer allergies
 4. Extremely fewer dust mites
 5. fewer chemicals
 6. reduced environmental impact
 7. long-lasting mattress

It’s a very [healthy choice](https://greenlivingguy.com/2021/08/tips-for-eco-friendly-bedroom-designs/)
and you can find a lot of organic [mattresses](https://greenlivingguy.com/2019/12/why-organic-mattresses-are-good-for-your-health-and-the-environment/)
on the market. The demand for these kinds of mattresses has increased over the years
and many manufacturers have started to offer eco-friendly bedroom items because 
they know that people want them!

## Blankets

A cotton blanket is made with non-renewable resources. They can be manufactured 
in a variety of ways, but the most common is to use chemical pesticides and fertilizers
on cotton plants that are grown all over the world

Cotton blankets also contain chemicals like lead which can cause serious health 
problems if you’re exposed to them for too long or at high levels when they’re still
new

By switching your bedroom items into eco-friendly materials, you will reduce exposure
to harmful chemicals. The blanket has many wonderful benefits! It’s soft and comfy,
keeps us warm during winter months; it’s the perfect bedding material in any season.
Cotton is breathable so it helps regulate body temperature throughout the night (
you won’t get too hot or too cold). Cotton is also hypoallergenic, which makes it
a great choice for allergies and asthma sufferers.

## Pillows

You want the item you [put your head on](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.google.com/url?q%3Dhttps://www.healthline.com/health/healthy-sleep/best-pillow%26amp;sa%3DD%26amp;source%3Deditors%26amp;ust%3D1637527064673000%26amp;usg%3DAOvVaw1xnb9lyrhOv8wrMkQV99Pa&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1637527064682000&usg=AOvVaw28asfMnoOgstwWlAXzyFfX)
to be as healthy as it can get, and that is why you need the pillows to be eco-friendly.

This bedroom item needs to support your head, neck, and spine. That’s as well as
provide comfort for a good night’s sleep. It also needs to help with keeping body
warmth in during colder months and cooler airflow during warmer ones. Additionally,
the pillow should have just enough firmness so that the muscles are relaxed but 
not loose while sleeping on it.

That being said, if you choose some pillow options from this list of eco-friendly
bedroom items, then your bedroom will offer many [benefits related to better health](https://greenlivingguy.com/2013/02/clean-sewage-treatment-and-public-health-benefits/)
for both your and planet Earth’s wellbeing!

## Curtains

Bamboo curtains are very helpful for the bedroom. It can help regulate the temperature
and will block up to 80% of heat transfer through windows and doors during the summer
season. The bamboo curtain also absorbs moisture which is very beneficial for preventing
mould or mildew growth that may develop over time on other window treatments types
made with fabrics that are not naturally antibacterial.

The 100% natural plant fibre construction of our bamboo drapes makes them a great
choice as bedroom curtains because it’s soft like cotton but more durable than cotton
making these superior fabric choices for those who sleep better when they’re cool!
They’re easy to clean too; simply wipe off with water and let air dry (do not machine
wash).

## Light Bulbs

LED [light bulbs are](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.google.com/url?q%3Dhttps://cleantechnica.com/2014/11/05/led-lighting-efficiency-jumps-roughly-50-since-2012/%26amp;sa%3DD%26amp;source%3Deditors%26amp;ust%3D1637527064675000%26amp;usg%3DAOvVaw34RcScVq5vI-fPxy4QHi2j&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1637527064683000&usg=AOvVaw2PtVPY6yFlE4INm501Vcq-)
the best option to use in place of traditional light bulbs because they can last
up to 20 years. Fluorescent lights are another form of [eco-friendly](https://greenlivingguy.com/2011/05/littlefootprint-lighting-introduces-eco-friendly-lamp/)
lighting that is better for the environment and your bedroom’s energy consumption.
However, fluorescent lights have a higher initial cost than LED or incandescent 
light bulbs but will save you money over time with their high-efficiency rating.

Lighting accounts for about 15% of home electricity usage. Switching to more efficient
bulbs makes sense both environmentally as well as economically since these new types
of lights use much less power.

![Bamboo curtains are very helpful for the bedroom. It can help regulate the temperature
and will block up to 80% of heat transfer through windows and doors during the summer
season. The bamboo curtain also absorbs moisture which is very beneficial for preventing
mould or mildew growth that may develop over time on other window treatments types
made with fabrics that are not naturally antibacterial.](https://lh5.googleusercontent.
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Being eco-conscious is much easier these days thanks to the many solutions you can
find. Getting [organic sheets](https://greenlivingguy.com/2021/06/from-sobakawa-pillow-to-bamboo-sheets-6-reasons-to-switch-to-eco-friendly-beddings/),
mattresses, blankets, and pillows is a great start. All towards a healthier life
that benefits both you and the environment. Make sure your curtains are also organic.
Moreover change all the lights in your home into eco-friendly solutions. I mean 
those that will last longer and spend less. Switch to these, and you’ll be happier
and sleep better!

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