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Sustainability
Transparent information our mattress health, safety and sustainability issues.
27 articles in this collection
Written by
Mark Abrials,
Jay D,
and
John Davies
Sustainability Impact Reports
Our 2021 Impact Report
An annual review of Avocado's sustainability achievements.
Written by
Mark Abrials
Updated over a week ago
Our 2020 Impact Report
An annual review of Avocado's sustainability achievements.
Written by
Mark Abrials
Updated over a week ago
Our 2019 Impact Report
An annual review of Avocado's sustainability achievements.
Written by
Mark Abrials
Updated over a week ago
Packaging
Do You Use Plastic Packaging?
Avocado is the only mattress maker in America to wrap our mattresses in paper.
Written by
Mark Abrials
Updated over a week ago
Are The Plastic Bags Your Towels Come In Really Compostable?
Yup, those bags are made from a 100% biodegradable and compostable bio-polybag.
Written by
John Davies
Updated over a week ago
Organic Latex
Who Harvests Your Organic Latex?
Meet Suma & Jayan: A love story ...
Written by
Mark Abrials
Updated over a week ago
Which Is Better: Natural or Synthetic Latex?
Natural and organic latex is better.
Written by
Jay D
Updated over a week ago
How Will An Avocado Mattress Affect My Latex Allergy?
If you're concerned about a latex allergy, consult your allergist prior to purchase.
Written by
Jay D
Updated over a week ago
Is Your Wool Ethically Sourced?
Yes, our wool is 100% GOTS organic certified and sourced from our wool farm in the Himalayas.
Written by
Jay D
Updated over a week ago
Organic Wool
Where Does Your Wool Come From?
Learn about our shepherds, and the women behind our organic wool.
Written by
Mark Abrials
Updated over a week ago
How Do You Wash Your Raw Wool?
Our 100% GOTS organic certified wool is cleaned gently and effectively.
Written by
Jay D
Updated over a week ago
Do You Use Wool As a Fire or Flame Retardant in Your Mattress?
Yes, we use organic wool from our own organically raised herds in the Himalayas.
Written by
Jay D
Updated over a week ago
Does Your Wool Contain Lanolin?
No, lanolin is removed from our 100% GOTS organic certified wool.
Written by
Jay D
Updated over a week ago
Organic Cotton
Who Farms Our Cotton?
The journey of our organic cotton is about more than money.
Written by
Mark Abrials
Updated over a week ago
Does Your Cotton Ticking Fabric Use Certified Organic Cotton? Do You Use Polyester In Your Ticking?
We use only GOTS organic certified cotton fabric with our mattresses, pillows, bedding, and toppers. We do not use polyester.
Written by
Jay D
Updated over a week ago
Are Your Sewing Threads Certified for Environmental Compliance?
Yes, our sewing threads are STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®.
Written by
Jay D
Updated over a week ago
Emissions, Off-Gassing & VOCs
Do Your Mattresses Emit a Gas or Chemical Odor?
No, our mattresses are safe, non-toxic and odor-free. They do not off-gas.
Written by
Jay D
Updated over a week ago
What Is Off-Gassing?
The natural and organic materials in our mattresses do not off-gas.
Written by
Jay D
Updated over a week ago
General Sustainability & Health
What Is a B Corp? Can I See Your Score?
We are proud to be a Certified B Corporation, committed to balancing purpose with profit. Awarded Best for the World in 2022.
Written by
Jay D
Updated over a week ago
Does Your Mattress Contain Bisphenol A Epoxy Resins or BPAs?
No, our mattresses do not contain BPAs.
Written by
Jay D
Updated over a week ago
How Is Avocado Committed to Protecting Forests?
Discover our commitment to protecting forests through our paper, packaging, and fabrics choices.
Written by
Mark Abrials
Updated over a week ago
Do You Have Any Proposition 65 Warnings Required By California?
As a byproduct of making our own furniture, in a separate facility, we do create wood dust, which requires a Proposition 65 warning.
Written by
Jay D
Updated over a week ago
Why Do You Offset the Carbon Footprint Associated With Your Factory and Shipping?
Offsetting our carbon footprint helps mitigate the effects of climate change.
Written by
Jay D
Updated over a week ago
No Flame Retardants
How Can You Make a Mattress Without Chemical Fire Retardants?
We use organic wool or natural graphite powder as a non-toxic flame retardants.
Written by
Jay D
Updated over a week ago
Can You Show Me Your Burn Test Lab Results For Fire Safety?
Of course! Our mattresses are lab-tested annually and easily comply with criteria for large open flame/burn resistance.
Written by
Jay D
Updated over a week ago
Do You Use Toxic Flame Retardants?
No, we use natural materials as flame retardants.
Written by
Jay D
Updated over a week ago
Recycling, Upcycling & Biodegradability
What Is Upcycling? How Is it Different Than Recycling?
Upcycling is the practice of using discarded objects or material in such a way as to create a new product.
Written by
Jay D
Updated over a week ago