Cozy Green Gift Ideas
P
eople love to be pampered and, this upcoming holiday season, eco-minded gift-givers can indulge their friends and family with presents that are both cozy and green. Here are six sure-to-please gift ideas from The Clean Bedroom that combine extreme comfort with an environmentally friendly pedigree.
Organic Lightweight Robe: The sumptuously soft glo® Organic Lightweight Robe takes the art of relaxing to elegant new heights. Expertly crafted of interlock organic cotton (that’s grown using sustainable practices by family farmers in India), it features a built-in belt, front pocket and hanger loop—and ultra-flattering Kimono-styling that ensures it fits most sizes. 2. Suite Sleep All-Natural Kapok Pillow: Kapok has the feel of
1. Glo®
fluffy down, but it doesn’t experience the flattening that occurs to down over time. The premium Suite Sleep All-Natural Kapok Pil- low has a machine-washable zippered organic cotton cover—in a lovely double-knit damask—that encases two-plus pounds of super- soft, premium-grade kapok with an adjustable loft to customize the fill to fit the sleeper’s soft-or-firm needs. 3. Naturally Organic Shredded Organic Latex Pillow: The idea of sleeping on latex might sound odd, but latex is extremely breath- able, naturally hypoallergenic, mold- and mildew-resistant, anti- microbial and is 300% more resistant to dust mites than any other material. Talk about sweet dreams! The Naturally Organic Shredded Organic Latex Pillow is made from organic shredded latex and can easily be shaped to cradle the sleeper’s neck. Plus, the entire pillow is machine washable. 4. The Clean Bedroom Sheet Sets: It takes about one-third of a pound of pesticides to grow enough cotton for one T-shirt, and it takes much, much more to make a fitted and a flat sheet. In con- trast, organic cotton sheets use untreated, non-GMO (genetically modified organism) seeds and beneficial insects and practices to control pests, rather than toxic insecticides and pesticides—beyond being better for Mother Nature, organic cotton is also better for sleepers, especially children and those with chemical sensitivities or allergies. The Clean Bedroom’s 300-thread count pure organic sheet sets are soft, silky and affordable, and feature deep and gener- ous pockets with the kind of gathered elastic band typically found in much more expensive sheets. All that, and they come in biode- gradable packaging, too.
5. Mulberry West Silk Comforters: Light as a whisper, these
ultra-comfy comforters are covered in 300-thread count unbleached polished cotton and filled with hand-sourced, highest-quality mulberry silk. A dream-come-true for those who run hot under the covers, mulberry silk is one of the best body temperature regulat- ing materials for sleeping (it’s porous, pure and natural with strong ventilation and moisture absorbency) in addition to being natu- rally hypoallergenic, anti-bacterial, mildew- and mold-repellent, flame-resistant, odor free and easy to clean. Like most silk-filled comforters, this one is from China, but unlike the others—whose outer fabric contains formaldehyde and lead—Mulberry West Silk Comforters are certified to be 100% pure. 6. West Paw Design Organic Bumper Bed®
: When in doubt,
pamper a pet-lover’s pooch or cat. Available in several fun colors, the West Paw Design Organic Bumper Bed® is made in Montana, with a removable, machine-washable organic cotton cover and a comfy cushion crafted of recycled plastic soda bottles. These beds are rigorously tested to make sure each is free from more than 100 potentially harmful substances, so even the four-legged members of the family can have a great night’s sleep. Mother Nature doesn’t work as fast as Santa’s elves, and it may
take up to several weeks to receive any of these items when ordered online. So don’t wait until the last minute—and don’t forget about indulging the gift-giver, too!
Christine Chamberlin is co-founder and co-owner of The Clean Bed- room, the country’s premier resource for allergy-free, eco-friendly mattresses, bedding and accessories. Celebrating its 10th anni- versary this month, The Clean Bedroom has sleep showrooms in Portland, ME, Kittery, ME, Greenwich, CT, Wellesley, MA, New York, NY, Santa Monica, CA and Austin, TX, where customers can test- drive (or test-nap!) an organic mattress for every bedroom, from Master and nursery through guest room and dorm room. Online, on the phone and in each showroom, the company’s trained organic mattress specialists help match customers with their ideal mattress, without pressure or marketing hype. For more information, visit
thecleanbedroom.com or call 207-438-9778. See ad on back cover.
A gift says as much about the giver as it does about the recipient, so give green gifts whenever possible.
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