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Archive for the ‘Chemicals’ Category
Monday, January 30th, 2012
Protecting your mattress and your health – naturally!
This time of year we are in our homes a lot more then when summers hot sun calls us outside. Spending this much time indoors we begin to think more about what’s hibernating in our homes with us. We live in an era of hygiene hysteria. And the more we hear about bed bugs infesting hotels and homes across North America, it’s no wonder we’re running scared. There is no compromise when it comes to mattress hygiene, but chemicals aren’t the healthiest option either.
Tags: Allergies, Bed Bugs, mattress warranty, Mattresses, Natura Protect, sleep health
Posted in Allergens, Baby, Bedding, Certified Organic, Chemicals, Children and Sleep, Environmental Certifications, Immune system, Mattresses, Natural fibers, Organic Mattresses, Safety, Sleep Disturbances | No Comments »
Thursday, September 1st, 2011
Environmental & Safety Program
Designed to help consumers understand and assess the safety and environmental attributes of mattresses before they purchase, the new Environmental and Safety Program from the SSA bridges the knowledge gap and promotes transparency within the mattress industry. Sound like a perfect organization for Natura to support? Of course it does!
Tags: Chemicals, Innovation, Latex Mattresses, Mattress, Mattresses, Specialty Sleep Association
Posted in Chemicals, Environmental Certifications, Environmental News, Inside Natura, Mattress Shopping, Safety | No Comments »
Wednesday, July 13th, 2011
Guard against ‘greenwashing’
‘Green’, ‘natural’ and ‘eco-friendly’ claims are everywhere these days but so are stories of ‘greenwashing’. It’s often difficult to discern between a product that meets your environmental and health requirements and one that talks a big game but falls short. What do you need to watch for to be a truly eco-conscious consumer?
Tags: Certified Organic, cfc, Environmental Certifications, Environmental news, greenswashing tactics, Greenwashing, Inside Natura
Posted in Certified Organic, Chemicals, Environmental Certifications, Environmental News, Inside Natura, Mattresses, Natural fibers, Sleep, Sustainability | No Comments »
Thursday, July 7th, 2011
What to do with an old mattress
You’re new mattress is finally here – but what about that old one, waiting by the back door? Before you cuddle up in your new sleep sanctuary it’s got to go somewhere, but where?
Tags: Mattress, mattress recycling, national furniture bank association, recycled foam, recycling, Sustainability
Posted in Certified Organic, Chemicals, Environmental Certifications, Environmental News, Inside Natura, Mattresses, Safety, Sustainability | No Comments »
Friday, June 3rd, 2011
Tencel Textiles
Curious about a hot new, eco-luscious component in bedding? Today we’re talkin’ Tencel, a cutting edge and completely natural fiber. So grab a cool summer beverage and take five while we tell you about the coziest innovation in town.
Tags: blanket pillow, Certified Organic, crib comforter, Environmental Certifications, fibers, organic fibers, Sustainability, tencel, tencel fiber
Posted in Bedding, Certified Organic, Chemicals, Environmental News, Mattresses, Natural fibers, Organic Mattresses, Sustainability, beauty sleep | No Comments »
Thursday, January 6th, 2011
Back to Basics in 2011
Ready for a fresh beginning? Us too! In 2011 Natura World is getting back to basics. Our focus this year is on the simple pleasure of healthy, organic and natural sleep. From Natural Novice to Organic Guru, if you have an interest in organics Natura World is the place to be this January. Let’s start a rockin’ conversation – and spread the word on naturally abundant living.
Tags: Chemicals, Health, Healthy Sleep, Latex Mattress, Latex Mattresses, Mattress, Mattresses, Natural, Organic, Organic Cotton, Wool
Posted in Certified Organic, Chemicals, Environmental News, Organic Mattresses, Sleep | No Comments »
Tuesday, October 19th, 2010
Move over lice and H1N1, you’ve got competition
Remember teaching your child to stuff his/her hat inside the coat pocket to avoid lice? How about the hand washing lesson they seem to forget the minute the fly is zipped and a friend is spotted leaving the bathroom? Those were kindergarten problems compared to what your child might bring home from school tonight – bed bugs
Tags: Allergies, Bed Bugs, Healthy Sleep, Mattress, Natural, Stress
Posted in Allergens, Bedding, Chemicals, Safety, Sleep, Sleep Disturbances | No Comments »
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