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When was the last time you got a good night's sleep? Adults need seven to nine hours of sleep every night to promote their health and overall health. Comfortable bedding is an indispensable part of this daily work, and pillows play an important role. A survey conducted by the National Sleep Foundation in 2012 found that people believe that a comfortable pillow is more important for a good night’s sleep than a bed sheet or blanket.

By choosing materials and certifications that show that pillows have the least impact on the community, the environment and animals, a good night’s sleep can even be environmentally friendly. But with so many pillows to choose from, how do you find a pillow that suits your sleeping style?

We have listed a variety of options based on the preferences of any sleeper. Whether you are looking for strong, certified organic latex-filled pillows, breathable bamboo pillows, or soft organic pillows, our selection of products can support your head and neck, support your spine and back, and let You fall asleep comfortably so that you wake up feeling refreshed.

Here are all the best eco-friendly pillows for you to sleep well.

With first-class certification of organic materials, good business practices and animal welfare, the green pillow of avocado is our overall best choice of eco-friendly pillows. The pillowcase is made of quilted cotton and meets the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) and OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certification, which tests materials that are harmful to human health. The filling is a combination of broken latex certified by the Global Organic Latex Standard (GOLS) (tested by the German Ecological Institute laboratory) and GOTS certified kapok: a silky soft, luxurious fiber similar to cotton. The result is that the pillow has soft down and foam elasticity.

It also comes with an additional filling bag, so you can adjust the weight to your liking, or customize it to a specific sleeping posture. Green pillows are available in standard, large and extra-large, making it a cool sleeper. More importantly, the pillow has passed MADE SAFE, Vegan and GREENGUARD Gold certification. We are also pleased that Avocado is a certified B Corp and climate neutral company that produces its products in a facility certified by the Forest Stewardship Council and is powered by renewable energy. Avocado also donates 1% of its company's revenue to environmental non-profit organizations through the 1% for the Planet program. Really, it is a pillow made for green dreams.

Among Canopy's down substitutes, the medium fluffy eco-friendly pillows can bring you and the earth a good night's sleep, which is great value for money. This vegan pillow is available in standard and extra-large sizes, and the feathers can be replaced with recyclable materials. This pillow is suitable for all types of sleepers. The outer shell is made of OEKO-TEX certified cotton, and the filling is made of polyester certified to the global recycling standard. Under Canopy's down substitutes, it can be washed with a washing machine, and it can be tumble-dried at a low level, and it is also easy to clean.

This luxurious hotel-quality down pillow makes sleep more like clouds. Sol Organics combines organic cotton with responsibly sourced down, making it an environmentally friendly but non-vegetarian option. The outer shell is made of fair trade and GOTS certified organic cotton, and the filling is down certified by the responsible down standard from Hutterite Farm in Canada. Sol Organics down pillows are available in two sizes, standard size and extra large size. Both sizes have hardness options suitable for belly, back and side sleepers. A premium ticket to slumberland, you can try Sol Organics Down Pillow for 30 days before submitting.

South Carolina's 100% organic cotton bed pillows are the best for all the features they don't have. Rawganique's pillows are vegan and contain no chemicals, dioxins, bleach, dyes, formaldehyde, pesticides or genetically modified fibers. This makes South Carolina an excellent hypoallergenic option. The outer shell and cotton wadding of the pillow are made of organic cotton grown in the United States. Rawganique's 100% organic cotton bed pillows are available in a variety of configurations, including three sizes, three bulk options, and optional cotton, linen or hemp pillowcases. You can even get it without the zipper.

Naturepedic PLA Pillow with Organic Fabric combines 300-thread count cotton covering and PLA filler. PLA is a non-toxic polyester fiber made from non-GMO sugar cane. Naturepedic's pillows are produced in accordance with various environmental certifications, including the organic ingredient standard 100 cotton, the non-toxic MADE SAFE certification seal and the GREENGUARD Gold low chemical emission standard. Naturepedic also donated part of the company's revenue to environmental non-profit organizations together with 1% for the Planet. Naturepedic PLA pillows are available in three different sizes and there is a fourth "low filling" option, suitable for anyone who wants a little less bulkiness.

Coyuchi Organic Latex Molded Pillow has a medium hardness and molded structure, specially designed for back pillows and side pillows. Coyuchi’s molding process is made of organic, GOLS-certified Dunlop latex. The biodegradable latex rubber is molded into a contour pillow. Unlike the more malleable broken latex substitutes, the pillow is designed to maintain a structured shape. At the same time provide down. Coyuchi described that their elastic latex pillows are perfect for stacking and folding, so you can create perfect support.

The latex insert is also breathable, with pores throughout the foam. The non-removable pillow protector around the latex lining is made of knitted organic cotton. Coyuchi organic latex molded pillows are available in standard, large and large sizes, with GOTS certified organic cotton satin pillow protectors.

Hullo’s comfortable pillows are stuffed with thousands of air-purified buckwheat husks grown and milled in the United States. Compared with down or foam, Hullo buckwheat pillows are strong and not easy to compress, which fits the shape of your head. Hullo compares it to a bean bag, which is a unique combination of plasticity and robustness. The uncompressed shell also allows uniform airflow throughout the pillow, keeping less body heat compared to many alternatives.

Hullo’s pillow is fully loaded, you can open the auto-locking zipper and scoop out the filling to the desired level. Hullo buckwheat pillows are available in three sizes, each with an organic cotton twill pillowcase. The rustling noise of the buckwheat pillow is very small and it takes a little time to get used to it, but you can try the Hullo buckwheat pillow for 60 nights with a guaranteed refund.

Coop Home Goods Premium adjustable loft pillows mix a variety of materials, find a middle ground between giving and support, and then wrap them all in a breathable combination of polyester and bamboo-derived rayon they call Lulltra. Coop Home Goods pillows are filled with a hypoallergenic mixture of cross-cut memory foam and microfiber, which can adjust your shape according to your sleeping posture, while providing the bulk and softness that a pillow made entirely of memory foam does not have. Stronger than down, Coop Home Goods describes its adjustable pillows as the most suitable for people sleeping on the back and on the side, available in large and large sizes.

Coop Home Goods pillow does not produce any odor or exhaust gas that sometimes accompanies foam pillows, because it has GREENGUARD Gold and CertiPUR-US certification, which guarantees that the pillow does not contain ozone-depleting chemicals, heavy metals, formaldehyde, and chemical flame retardants. It comes with half a pound of extra padding, so you can adjust the attic before snuggling into bed. Coop also offers a generous 100-night sleep trial, so you won't lose sleep with this purchase.

When it comes to eco-friendly pillows, the Avocado Green Pillow (see the Avocado view) is your best choice, it has all the appropriate certificates. Under the Canopy's down substitute (see Under the Canopy) is a very affordable alternative, offering medium plush pillows suitable for all types of sleepers.

When your favorite pillow loses its bulkiness, you know it’s time to upgrade. Before you start looking for the perfect eco-friendly pillow, you need to consider the following points.

Keeping the cervical spine (seven spine bones in the neck) aligned correctly can improve the quality of your sleep, so it is important to find the pillow that best suits your sleep style. If you are leaning sideways, look for a sturdy high pillow to support the higher resting position of your neck. People lying on their backs should choose a slender flat pillow, while people lying on their backs should look between the two and choose a loft higher than those on the prone to keep the back of their heads in an aligned position. Many companies provide pillows with adjustable fillings and provide a large trial period, so you can try the pillow that suits you best.

Although some manufacturers use the same material for pillowcases and inner cotton, other manufacturers mix and match materials to bring various benefits. This means that the pillow’s filling is likely to be environmentally friendly, but the fabric surrounding it may not be, so it’s worth checking every part of its structure. The materials of eco-friendly pillows include natural latex, kapok, recycled polyester, buckwheat and organic cotton.

Certification can increase your confidence in the environmental claims made by my pillow manufacturer and prove that a third party has evaluated their materials, supply chain, and manufacturing technology. Below are some common certifications you might see related to our pillow clips and other environmentally friendly products.

CertiPUR-US: This certification applies to foam products, as well as emissions, durability and other quality tests. CertiPUR-US certification means that your pillow is free of ozone-depleting chemicals, phthalates, mercury, lead, and toxic flame retardants. With this certification, you can be confident that your new pillow will not harm your indoor air quality.

Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS): The Global Organic Textile Standard combines ecological and labor standards to verify products that use more than 70% organic fiber, and certified organic pillows reach more than 95%. GOTS investigates every stage of the supply chain and manufacturing process to ensure that pesticides, herbicides, genetically modified organisms, and unethical labor practices are not used.

Global Organic Latex Standard (GOLS): Similar to GOTS, but covered with latex, pillows with GOLS certified organic latex can guarantee that more than 95% of latex materials meet its standards. From rubber plantations to emission testing of finished products, the global organic latex standard fully demonstrates that any latex contained in your pillow is environmentally friendly.

GREENGUARD Gold: This certification means that the pillow’s formaldehyde or so-called VOC: low content of volatile organic compounds. Gold certification means that your new pillow is unlikely to release unpleasant smells and chemicals.

OEKO-TEX: Provides certification for leather and textiles. OEKO-TEX certification includes "green manufacturing", which indicates that products are manufactured "using sustainable practices and under socially responsible working conditions." More widely known is their Standard 100 certification, which certifies that the product is made entirely of materials that have been independently tested for hazardous substances. With a Standard 100 certified pillow, you can be confident that its ingredients, fillings and even stitches are "harmless to the human body" and healthy. "

Creating this list may require a lot of naps, but finding earth-friendly, ethical, and durable dream pillows also requires thorough market research. Our extensive experience in environmentally friendly materials and best practices allows us to produce pillows with strong certifications and standards of excellence.

Author Neeti Mehra writes about sustainability and also runs a platform that promotes a slow and conscious life. Her pillow series includes a body pillow, several cushions and some standard pillows with different bulkiness and fillings. These pillows are carefully arranged to give you a good night’s sleep.

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