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6 Ways To Make Your Bedroom More Eco-Friendly

Your bedroom is the true heart of your home (sorry, kitchen!). Why? Because you spend about a third of your life sleeping, and much of that happens in the bedroom. Yet many of us neglect to make this space as healthy as possible. Right now, your bedroom could be chock-full of clutter, dust, dirt, and your mattress might be an environmental nightmare. It’s time to turn your bedroom into the cleaner, greener haven it should be. Try these six tips to get started today. 1. Invest In An Eco-Friendly Mattress You want your sleeping surface to be as non-toxic as possible. Unfortunately, conventionally-made mattresses contain synthetic materials, like polyurethane foam, that can release volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into the air—and your lungs!—and cause adverse skin reactions and breathing problems, experts say. When it comes to looking for a natural, long-lasting alternative, latex may be your best option. The Awara hybrid mattress is made with inner coils and certified organi...