What’s best for keeping ourselves cool overnight? Usually, fabrics like linen, organic cotton, bamboo, and lyocell—all of which are eco-friendly! We’ve rounded up seven of our favorite cooling (sustainable) sheet sets to check out. Sleep sweat-free and beat the heat—while also supporting responsible production, sustainable practices, and fair trade companies. Our cooling mattresses guide will also help …
Now that I’m officially in my 30s, my idea of a good time is getting home at a reasonable hour, snuggling into bed, and reading until sleep overwhelms my senses. Yet, while I have enjoyed a few luxuriously comfortable hotel beds in the past, having my own plush bed has eluded me. Most notably, I’ve always struggled …
We’ve searched high and low for the safest, most eco-friendly, and VOC-free wall paints—these are our top picks. Transforming a space into a sanctuary requires healthy and thoughtful choices. The products we choose to bring into our homes make an impact on our quality of life whether we know it or not. It’s true for …
Between park picnics and backyard BBQs, outdoor blankets are a must-have. Luckily, it’s never been easier to find an upcycled picnic blanket that’s sustainable and super soft. We’ve found the best outdoor options available in the US, UK, Australia, and beyond. Some offer waterproof blankets, while others merge sleeping and picnic blankets into one. So however you …
We’re taking sustainable and ethical shopping to the next level. Too often, we find mass-produced products lining shelves and being sold at exorbitant prices, only to fall apart after a year or two. But that doesn’t have to be the case—we have plenty of brands with high-quality materials and expert craftsmanship made right here in …
As the days shorten, the lack of sunshine and bright light can take a toll on our mental and physical health. Enter light therapy, a wellness option that involves regular exposure to intense light mimicking the sun. Recommended by the Mayo Clinic, light therapy can improve energy, uplift moods (or combat seasonal depression), soothe eyes, reduce …
Shopping for organic rugs for a kid’s room can feel like a tall order. First, you want something soft underfoot and safe for youngsters to crawl, roll, play, and snuggle on. Yet the rug also needs to be durable enough to survive drink spills, toys, art supplies, and your family’s general chaos. And it would …
If you’re one of the millions of yogis out there, you probably got into the practice while looking to destress or become more flexible. There are so many health benefits in taking the time to stretch several times a week, and the right mat, rug, or accessory can help us practice comfortably and reduce the …
We have the Finnish to thank for developing saunas over 2,000 years ago. The enclosed rooms found in gyms and wellness spas are heated up to 195 degrees Fahrenheit (90 degrees Celsius), providing a relaxing environment for our minds and bodies. Saunas have physical health benefits, too; the heated environment is perfect for detoxing our …
Sourcing cotton is typically a draining and wasteful process, needing 20,000 liters for just two pounds of cotton. With non-organic cotton sheets as the norm in many households, imagine the waste and water used for your king-sized bed alone! But there are sustainable (and even softer) alternatives: Tencel and bamboo. Bamboo and Tencel (from eucalyptus) …