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MRC Expanding to Oregon in 2025

Oregon’s Department of Environmental Quality has authorized the Mattress Recycling Council to establish and administer a statewide mattress recycling program in the state. Oregon...




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BSC Study Reveals Shoppers’ Interest in Mattress Sustainability

Younger consumers are more likely to consider sustainability issues when purchasing a mattress. New consumer...

Restonic Commits to Continued Support of US Reforestation at Vegas Market

NEWS RELEASE | VEGAS 2023 BUFFALO, NEW YORK - Top 10 bedding producer, Restonic Mattress...

ISPA Launching Sustainability Initiative

A conference in November and a new committee will support bedding industry in environmental...

Mattress Fabric Innovation: BekaertDeslee’s Design Process | Beds By Design

BekaertDeslee’s U.S. designers create eye-catching fabrics that address value and sustainability. The BekaertDeslee U.S.  showroom looks the way you imagine it would — but only...

Building a Circular Bedding Industry

NEWS RELEASE Experts to discuss circular design, sustainability certifications, energy management, greenwashing, communicating sustainability to customers and more. (Alexandria, VA) — The International Sleep Products Association...

BekaertDeslee Sets Science Based Targets 

Waregem, Belgium-based BekaertDeslee, a textile and sewn covers supplier, has set near-term emission-reduction targets. These targets have been approved by the Science Based Targets...

CertiPUR-US Executive Director to Retire  

Michael Crowell, who has served as CertiPUR-US executive director for the past 10 years, will retire by the end of the year. Under Crowell’s decade...

Piana Sleep Introduces Sustainable Rinnovo Mattress

Cartersville, Georgia-based Piana Sleep, a division of Piana Technology dedicated to pushing the mattress industry forward through sustainability and design, has debuted the Rinnovo...

MRC Submits Revised Oregon Program Plan

On June 10, the Mattress Recycling Council submitted a revised program plan to Oregon’s Department of Environmental Quality. Oregon’s law allows DEQ up to...

Avocado Green Mattress Earns Oeko-Tex Certification

Avocado Green Mattress, a Los Angeles-based organic mattresses producer, has achieved Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certification for its Avocado Green mattress, Eco Organic mattress and...

ISPA Sustainability Conference to Offer Education, Innovation and Inspiration

Speakers to discuss trends, success stories and best practices for achieving sustainability goals in the bedding industry. NEWS RELEASE The International Sleep Products Association (ISPA) announces...

Sustainable Luxury Mattresses: How Williams Co. is Redefining Sleep

This Shop Talk episode highlights Williams Co., a mattress company prioritizing both luxury and sustainability. Their mattresses are made with natural fibers and utilize...

Diamond Mattress Now Greenguard Gold Certified

Diamond Mattress has earned Greenguard Gold certification, moving the family-owned and operated manufacturer another step toward its clean manufacturing and sustainability initiatives.  Greenguard Gold Certified...

A Lava Showcases Round Bed & Sustainable Foam | Take 5

Join Waynette Goodson as she explores A Lava's latest innovations in bed design and sustainability. Brent Limer discusses the unique round bed display, showcasing...

Shifman: Sustainable Model, Philosophy Long Before It Was Popular

NEWS RELEASE | SPRING 2024 HIGH POINT MARKET Shifman Mattress Co. is showcasing its pioneering legacy in sustainable mattress manufacturing during High Point Market, April...

Sustainability Steals the Show at EXPO Day 2 | Bold Design & Bio-Based Everything

Join Waynette Goodson, Kathryn Greene and Beth English for day two of EXPO coverage! Get a sneak peek at BekaertDeslee's empowering Casa collection and...

Bowles Mattress Supports Planting 1,000 Trees

Bowles Mattress recently contributed funds to the Indiana Tree Project for the planting of 1,000 trees. This amount came from initial six-month sales of...

South Bay International Announces Complete Suite Of New Sleep Solutions Focused On Wellness And Sustainability At Las Vegas Winter Market

NEWS RELEASE | WINTER 2024 LAS VEGAS MARKET Rancho Cucamonga, California – January 3, 2024 –  South Bay International is thrilled to announce the launch...

“Take 5” | New Products and Sustainable Design at Paramount

Paramount Sleep President Richard Fleck discusses the company’s expanded partnership with luxe bed maker Hypnos, and Richard Diamonstein, managing director, shares their latest sustainable...

EcoSleep by Brooklyn Bedding Launches Two New Models

Brooklyn Bedding recently refreshed its organic sleep line, EcoSleep, by adding two Global Organic Textile Standard and Greenguard Gold-certified models, EcoSleep and EcoSleep Luxe. Sold...

“Inside the Mind of Today’s Mattress Shopper”: Culp Innovation Center

Go on location to the Culp Innovation Center in High Point, N.C., for a behind-the-scenes look at Culp’s current sustainability efforts. Culp Vice President...

“Inside the Mind of Today’s Mattress Shopper” – Sustainability at BekaertDeslee

BekaertDeslee Senior Vice President of Sales Rhiannon Burch Hallam weighs in on the latest sustainability survey by the Better Sleep Council. She describes her...

“Take 5” Flashback – Spinks Talks Sustainability

As we buy Daytimers and plan for the new year, be sure to pencil in the 2024 ISPA Sustainability Conference. BedTimes managing editor Waynette...

Mattress Firm Achieves First TRUE Zero Waste Certification

Although October – also known as Sustainability Month – is over, taking steps to become sustainable is a year-round and timeless effort. Just ask...