While sleeping is essential to survival (regularly overlooked, but you can’t survive without it), bedding is often considered a great luxury. Yes, bedding can be lavish, comforting, and opulent, but in my book it is still a compulsory necessity. Considering we spend 1/3 of our lives “in bed” it makes sense that we should invest in bedding that will provide us with the most restful and healthful sleep possible. Often times, the most “healthful” bedding comes from organic sources. Harmful pesticides, fire retardants, and chemical blends should not be inhaled night after night. If you look in the right places, it’s easy to find green and affordable sheets, quality comforters, mattresses, and colorful spreads.

Lets start with sheets. They’re the easiest to replace and can offer a simple makeover and refreshment to any dowdy room. Sheets are also a great way to make the transition into green bedding. Organic cotton and bamboo sheets are easy to find and come in a variety of blends, weights, colors, and sizes.

Bamboo Sheet Set In Sage
Pure bamboo fiber’s sensual smoothness, wicking and ventilation make it the ultimate eco choice for bedding. Bamboo, though a somewhat hard stalk, is actually extremely comfortable and snugly in fiber form. Made of 100% bamboo fiber, this set from Viva Terra is soft and plush. My favorite point, they don’t slide loose when tucked in and they resist wrinkling when laundered–ideal for any college student. All that from a renewable, pesticide-free resource–a great combination of good value and environmental values.

Aspen Organic Sheet Set In Stone
This 100% organic cotton sheet set is perfectly washing machine and dryer safe. The organic cotton, grown without the use of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, or genetic engineering, is SKAL certified and completely free of all chemical treatments. Part of the Aspen Organic Bedding Collection, known for excellent quality and long-lasting softness, these sheets come at an amazing price.

Posted on September 21st, 2007 by Olivia Zaleski