The simple bedroom swaps that can save your sleep (and the environment)

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Sleeping better can be good for the planet — we explore the eco-friendly ways to turn your bedroom into a sleep sanctuary this Earth Day

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Looking for ways to support the planet this Earth Day? It could be as simple as making a few eco-friendly bedding switches.

Swapping your microfiber sheets and polyester pillows for natural alternatives will not only reduce your carbon footprint, but will support your circadian rhythm as well. As a result, you train your body to sleep and wake up refreshed.

Organic pillows offer durable support and comfort

Latex foams are naturally dense, which tends to result in great durability — they bounce back quickly and last much longer than cheaper alternatives.

Organic bedding for cooler sleep

As the summer months creep ever closer, we're preparing for warm nights by swapping for lightweight bedding made from naturally breathable materials (and investing in the best cooling mattresses, of course) like cotton and linen.

Invest in your sleep hygiene with natural comfort

Opting for pajamas and robes made from breathable natural materials can prep your body for sleep by helping lower your core temperature, while an organic eye mask blocks out disruptive lights. Finish with a spritz of lavender pillow spray for a greener bedtime routine.

Ruth Jones
Ruth Jones
Senior Sleep staff Writer

Ruth is an experienced Senior Staff writer at Tom’s Guide, covering all things sleep and mattresses. She writes to help people sleep better, from how-tos to the latest deals to mattress reviews, and has interviewed an array of experts who share her passion. She is also our specialist on memory foam — she’s flown around the world to see memory foam being made — and leads our hotel mattress content. She has a deep interest in the link between sleep and health, and has tried enough mattresses, from Helix to Nectar to Simba, to know the right bed really can make a difference to your wellbeing. Before joining the team at Tom’s Guide, Ruth worked as a sleep and mattress writer for our sister website, TechRadar.

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