Sustainable Sleep

Sara Olson
Aug 20, 2024
4 min read

sleep easier when you sleep sustainably.

I've been wanting to do a follow up to my Sustainable Sex post for a while now, a series if you will. So here we have: Sustainable Sleep. We definitely talk about sleep way more than we talk about sex (even in a sustainable context) but that doesn't mean we can't yap even more. As a high energy person, I've always struggled to fall asleep but I have found that developing a bedtime routine helps tremendously. Why not make this evening ritual sustainable?

I've compiled a guide featuring the most sustainable sleep supplements, mattresses, bedding, and more. Read on for recommendations on how to make your happy place-planet happy.

Supplements

Moon Juice- Sleepy Magnesium-Om and Magnesium-Om:

Committed to regenerative practices including, hand & wild harvesting.
No use of endangered plants.
Equitable partnerships with farmers.
Packaging: Glass jars are infinitely recyclable & reusable and refill pouches are 100% backyard compostable. Currently, the company is transitioning from plastic lids to plant-based compostable lids.

Gem- Deep Sleep Nighttime Bite:

Non-GMO, plant-based, + organic.
Supports sustainable farms.
Packaging made from biodegradable bioplastic & post-consumer recycled plastic.
Women-Owned.

Dr. Vegan- Vegan Nights:

Plant-based.
100% plastic-free & Certified home-compostable packaging.

Wild Nutrition- Food Grown Magnesium:

Packaging is refillable & recyclable.
All packing materials are reused and/or recyclable.
Certified B-Corp.
Woman-Founded.

Plant People- Wonder Sleep Mushroom Gummies & NightLight:

Utilizes & invests in regenerative, organic, biodiverse agriculture.
Certified B-Corp & Certified Climate Neutral.
Minimal plastic in supply chain.
Tree planting initiatives with American Forests & Trees for The Future.
Vegan.

Wooden Spoon Herbs- Magic Magnesium:

Member of 1% For the Planet.
Vegan.
Woman-Owned.
Non-GMO.

Mattresses, Pillows & Bedding

Ettitude (Bedding):

Certifications: B-Corp, Oeko-Tex + Organic.
100% traceable supply chain.
Re:Commerce- a take back initiative.

Coyuchi (Bedding):

Organic, Non-GMO + Fair Trade Certified.
Utilizes Regenerative Agriculture.
2nd Home- a circular take back initiative where items are either renewed, upcycled, or recycled.

Avocado Green (Mattresses, Pillows & Bedding):

1% For the Planet.
B-Corp.
Vegan.
Certifications: Organic, OEKO-TEX Standard 100, Greenguard Gold, FSC, Responsible Wool Standard, & Climate Neutral.

Birch (Mattresses, Pillows & Bedding):

Certifications: Organic, Oeko-Tex, eco-INSTITUT, Greenguard Gold, Rain Forest Alliance, Fair Trade, + FSC.
Utilizes carbon offsets.

Brentwood Home (Mattresses, Pillows & Bedding):

Owned by Avocado Green.
B-Corp.
Made in Los Angeles.
Certifications: Organic, Fair Trade, FSC, eco-INSTITUT, Climate Neutral & Responsible Wool Standard Certified.
Utilizes created & patented material BioFoam that is Made in the USA, with vegetable ingredients, & is Cradle to Cradle Certified.
Integrates upcycled denim scraps (preventing them from ending up in landfills), recycled plastics, & innovative polyesters made from wood pulp.
SeaTree planting initiative to help restore kelp forests.
Donates 1% of profits from their Crystal Cove Line to Sustainable Surf.

Eye Masks

Coyuchi:

See more under Mattresses, Pillows & Bedding.

Ettitude:

See more under Mattresses, Pillows & Bedding.

Made by MLE:

Woman-Founded.
Made to order in New York.
Utilizes deadstock materials.

Aromatherapy

Osea- Vagus Nerve Pillow Mist:

Certifications: Climate Neutral, PETA & Leaping Bunny Cruelty Free.
Ocean Positive Verified- Partners with SeaTrees.
Recycling Program at their Venice Skincare Studio.

Earth Edith's- Sweet Dreams Natural Pillow Spray:

Women-Owned.
Made in the USA.
Reusable & recyclable packaging.
Zero Waste Business.
100% Certified Organic.

Badger Balm- Night Night Balm:

Family + Women-Owned.
Made in NH.
Certified B-Corp.
Organic.
Advocates for Regenerative & Sustainable Agriculture.

Miscellaneous:

Mouth Tape Alternatives:

Mouth Shield:

Note: Not necessarily a sustainable item but a more sustainable alternative.
Reusable.
Made in the USA.

Patch- Strap Bamboo Body Tape:

Note: Cut it into vertical mouth strips yourself. Also, not a doctor- not an expert, maybe you shouldn't do this? Just an idea!
B-Corp.
Compostable.
Tree planting initiative with Trees for The Future.

Nasal Dilators:

Air Max- Lasts up to 3 Months
Oxygen Advantage- Lasts 3-6 months
Notes: These items aren’t necessarily sustainable but a more sustainable alternative to nasal strips like Breathe Right. Many nasal dilators on the market can only be used up to 10 days- I found two options with significantly longer lifespans.

Happy Ears Ear Plugs:

Happy Ears 100% Recycled Plastic option & Happy Ears OP- an option sourced from post consumer ocean plastics.
Eco-friendly packaging made of paper and heat sealed with water based inks.

I hope you enjoyed this guide, that you use it in whatever way serves you, and that you learned something new. There is definitely more I could have included; perhaps alarm clocks or lamps or even pajamas (featured brands Coyuchi + Avocado Green do produce sleepwear as well though- and the most sustainable thing to do is to wear the clothes you already own. Old t-shirts are my favorite.), but I wanted to keep it from being overwhelming. And I can always do a part two. Thank you so much for taking the time to check this out!