I ditched my toxic mattress (and everything else) for organic Avocado review

Forever chemicals in your bedroom are nothing anyone dreams about.After years of hearing about how plastic is everywhere and maybe not great for you, I’ve begun to take some steps towards lessening my plastic use.First, it started in the kitchen: changing out any plastic cooking utensils for wood and metals, purchasing glass and silicone tupperware, and moving away from non-stick pots and pans.My bedroom is the next horizon.There are real reasons to choose organic when it comes to your bedding — and none involve creating a certain aesthetic or following a social trend.We’ve covered our share of news about microplastics and how to avoid “forever chemicals” in your water.But considering the amount of time people spend asleep (one-third of your life, if you’re curious), I’ve found myself thinking more about bedding and minimizing my exposure to volatile organic compounds (VOCs), as found in memory foam.

I don’t know about you, but I don’t rest easy knowing that’s around when I’m just trying to sleep.So, I ordered an Avocado mattress, beginning my journey into the world of organic bedding.Pros:Cons:I know mattresses are somewhat subjective, but I can’t recommend the pillow-top version of the Avocado Mattress enough.It’s soft enough for side sleepers, such as myself, but also is firm enough for back sleepers like my husband.

It’s made with 5 inches of GOLS-certified organic Dunlop latex, organic wool and cotton, and has up to 1,379 individually wrapped coils in seven ergonomic zones to support your joints.I’ve now been using it for two glorious, life-changing years, and I’m glad this was the brand I chose for my first foray into prioritizing non-toxic materials.The mattress makes me feel like a privileged guest at The White Lotus every night.

It’s effortlessly soft at the top, with a gentle yet fibrous touch.While this style of mattress works for us, it’s also available in “firm” and “medium” options.  Our week is genera...