Sleepys

Finally, there's a mattress that would satisfy even the Princess and the Pea! Not just because it's deliciously comfy, but because it's totally green!

In an Australian first, Sleepys, the mattress experts, will release the first carbon neutral certified Mattress.

Due in stores from this October, the Sleepmaker FORREST^TM Range of four mattresses-Botanic, Mist, Solaire and Rustic - are likely to gain widespread interest, due to the way they're made.

Beds are an item found in every household every hotel and every hospital, regardless of country.

As such, it makes sense that when deciding to live in a more sustainable manner, the item where we spend a good portion of our lives should be taken into account as well.

"The term 'carbon neutral' is commonly used by companies to mean that they have offset emissions associated with their products and services," explained Sleepy's Managing Director, Daryl Sahli.

"Sleepy's believe there is a strong need to change the way that goods are produced to minimise their environmental impacts."

Only when the product's impact is managed and reduced to the fullest extent, should any remaining emissions be offset.

That's why Sleepmaker, the manufacturer joint with Sleepy's undertook a total overhaul of materials and processes, requested robust third party verification and credible certification."

The carbon neutral certification of the product, which includes verification of the lifecycle emissions of the mattress, will be achieved through the carboNZero^CertTM programme.

The carboNZero programme has grown out of over a decade of research in greenhouse gases (GHG) and carbon monitoring at Landcare Research.

It is the first GHG certification scheme in the world to achieve international accreditation from the Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand.

This means the carboNZero certification mark is recognised in 50 world economies.

Delivering a high standard of quality bedding and being market leaders in the industry was one of the criteria Sleepy's were unwilling to compromise on.

Sleepy's partnered with Brisbane-based environmental management company EC3 who manage the EarthCheck program globally to certify the actual business while carboNZero^CertTM go through the lifecycle analysis of the products.

Sleepy's believed there must be a way to maintain that sense of deep-cushioned comfort, without sacrificing Mother Nature.

Key points of Sleepmaker FORREST^TM difference include the mattress cover, which is made from recycled plastic bottles, which are woven into a fabric called 'Repreve'.

The foam is made from 'BiOH' Soy; a soy-blend material that replaces much of the petroleum used in ordinary foams. '

Climate-X' Talalay Latex a unique phase changing material that absorbs heat energy from the body. It's breathable and is anti microbial (meaning it repels dust mites), making it perfect for bedding.

The steel springs and timber used come from recycled sources and renewable plantations.

In addition to these features, the Sleepmaker FORREST^TM Range includes a new five zone pocket spring system to cradle the hips, align the spine and reduce partner disturbance.

"The Sleepmaker FORREST^TM Range is an extremely attractive piece of furniture, with a latte and cream retro style print cover and fashionable dark timber base," continued Sahli.

"It offers supreme sleep comfort, in addition to the environmentally friendly properties."