One issue with mattresses is the use of chemical flame retardants, these can prove to be toxic not only to humans but when dumped in landfill.
The chemicals can leach from the mattress and contaminate the wider environment through seepage into groundwater.
When shopping for a new mattress, give some thought to what you're going to do when the new one wears out.
Buying a mattress constructed for easy recycling can help minimize future disposal headaches, look for symbols such as these when buying your next mattress...
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Note: We are not associated with A.H Beard, the above is solely our own view and is merely a suggestion for reference only purposes.
One of the best ways to do this is to avoid mattresses with springs but for an even more environmentally friendly choice, look for mattresses made from materials such as certified wood frames, natural latex cores, wool, bamboo, hemp and organic cotton.
If you have your heart set on a spring mattress, try to locate one that uses recycled steel for the springs.
The use of components such as wool also removes the need for chemical fire retardants to be used.
If your budget isn't too tight, consider spending a little more on a mattress than you usually would...We spend up to a third of our lives lying on a mattress so you may as well be comfortable!
While environmentally friendly mattresses tend to cost a little more, the added benefit is they can last far longer...A good quality natural latex core mattress can last for decades
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.. .......Memory Foam mattress...............Organic mattress.............Biodegradable latex mattress
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...............................Bamboo mattress..................................... Natural coconut mattress