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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 Sustainability Conference to Offer Education, Innovation and Inspiration

Speakers to discuss trends, success stories and best practices for achieving sustainability goals in...

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

Barrie Brown of Sleep Luxury Beds participated on the retailer panel at the second-annual ISPA Sustainability Conference in September. Here, he shares his thoughts...

ISPA Sustainability Conference 2023: End-of-Day Recap with Waynette Goodson and Kathryn Greene

Join Waynette Goodson, Managing Editor of BedTimes and Sleep Savvy magazines, and Senior Editor Kathryn Greene as they wrap up the second annual ISPA...

More Than a Decade of Thinking Green

Bedding Industries of America prepares for the future, building brands and focusing on sustainable products and consumer brand recognition. Sustainability at the Beginning Long before consumers...

Restonic Kicks Off Vegas Summer Market, Announcing an Enhanced Partnership With One Tree Planted

NEWS RELEASE | SUMMER 2023 LAS VEGAS MARKET  OAK LAWN, IL  Top 10 bedding producer, Restonic Mattress Corporation, is pleased to announce an enhanced...

MRC to Boost Mattress Recycling Rate

Many materials from discarded mattresses, such as steel springs and polyurethane foam, can be readily recycled, but most cotton and coconut fiber used in...

Bowles Mattress Co. Helps Indiana’s Forests Grow

Bowles Mattress Co. will partner with the IN Natural Resources Foundation in conjunction with the company’s new Sleep IN Style mattress series. For every...

ISPA Sustainability Conference Returns

Speakers to present trends, implementation and best practices to lead companies toward sustainability goals. The International Sleep Products Association Sustainability Conference is back this year....

Mattress Textiles Could Be Used in EV Batteries

Recycled mattress textiles could help make electrodes in the lithium batteries that will power tomorrow’s electric vehicles, according to the Mattress Recycling Council. In a...

President of Rhode Island Senate Earns MRC Award

The Mattress Recycling Council has awarded Sen. Dominick J. Ruggerio (D-North Providence) with the 2023 Environmental Stewardship Award. The award recognizes and commends elected...

MRC Reaches New Recycling Milestone

In March, the Mattress Recycling Council celebrated an achievement — 12 million mattresses recycled. Here’s a visual to put it in perspective: If 12 million...

Sustainability Premium Must Be Earned

BSC research says many consumers are willing to pay more for a sustainable mattress, but an industry effort is needed to raise awareness. Exactly how...

Making Beds Better for the Planet

Many consumers want recyclable mattresses made with sustainable components using green production methods. Manufacturers are delivering. It may not top the list of every shopper...

BSC Study Reveals Shoppers’ Interest in Mattress Sustainability

Younger consumers are more likely to consider sustainability issues when purchasing a mattress. New consumer research conducted by the Better Sleep Council reveals that high...

Kingsdown Launches Sustainable Foam Mattress Inspired By Global Blue Zones   

NEWS RELEASE | VEGAS 2023  MEBANE, N.C. – Luxury bedding manufacturer, Kingsdown, Inc. has been inspired by the growing sustainability movement and intriguing stories of the...

Restonic Commits to Continued Support of US Reforestation at Vegas Market

NEWS RELEASE | VEGAS 2023 BUFFALO, NEW YORK - Top 10 bedding producer, Restonic Mattress Corporation, will continue partnering with One Tree Planted in 2023...

King Koil Upcycles Denim for New Mattress Line

NEWS RELEASE | VEGAS 2023 King Koil "Respun" Mattresses look good while doing good. AVONDALE, Ariz. – Leading mattress manufacturer, King Koil, has introduced Re-Spun, a...

Therapedic Unveils Sustainable Mattress Line

NEWS RELEASE | VEGAS 2023 Leading alternative bedding brand to launch Sustaina® collection featuring natural materials and new V-Coil™ unit. PRINCETON, N.J. (Jan. 9, 2023) –Therapedic...

Spaldin Debuts Circular Mattress at ISPA Sustainability Conference

Logroño, Spain-based mattress producer Spaldin introduced MöebiusOne, a fully circular mattress-in-a-box, to North America at the ISPA Sustainability Conference Nov. 16 and 17 in...

BSC Study Reveals Interest in Mattress Sustainability

Younger consumers more likely to consider sustainability issues when purchasing a mattress. New consumer research conducted by the Better Sleep Council reveals that high ethical...

Survey: Many Consumers Would Pay More for Sustainable Mattress

BSC’s latest consumer survey explores key sustainability issues, finds strong interest among younger consumers. Two-thirds of consumers say they would pay more for a mattress...

Earthfoam Debuts With Certified Organic Sleep Essentials

A new brand of eco-friendly sleep products has entered the industry: Earthfoam, a sustainable sleep line with certified organic and fair-trade mattresses, pillows and...