This week, Joy chats with Laura Di Lorenzo, the founder of Sunshine Mattress Co. - an online organic mattress experience that focuses on solving individual needs, concerns, and preferences. Sunshine products are handcrafted locally in Canada at a family-run facility that specializes in manufacturing organic mattresses and other textiles. Her mission is to educate on the importance of high-quality and clean products that you can feel good about getting into every night. After all, we sleep one third of our lives!

In this episode Laura shares her wealth of knowledge on all things organic, clean mattresses and bedding. She gets into why you want to avoid polyurethane mattresses and the amazing natural alternatives that last ages and are great for you and the planet. You will walk away with all the tools you need to create the non-toxic, cozy bedroom of your dreams. 

If you want to learn how to start replacing your bedding with nontoxic, earth-loving alternatives then you won’t want to miss this episode. So settle in with a calming cuppa tea and get ready to be inspired to turn your bedroom into a healing sanctuary!

 

Episode Highlights:

• How Laura became interested in clean beauty and reducing toxins in her life. 

• How she ended up starting Sunshine Mattress Co. during covid. 

• Her passion for educating people on the importance of a clean mattress and bedding. 

• What we’re being exposed to when we’re sleeping. 

• Issues with the mass produced mattress market. 

• The link between skin and health issues and petrochemicals in mattresses.

• The chemicals used in mattress and bedding production. 

• What to look for in a clean foam mattress. 

• The certifications and standards to look for when shopping for your bedding.

• Which certification is a sign of greenwashing. 

• Different types of eco-friendly ingredients for natural pillows.

• Misconceptions about wool and rubber bedding. 

• The perfect pillows for kids.

• How to take care of your mattress so it lasts longer. 

• Why it can be confusing to understand the different types of certifications. 

• Customer stories of health improvements after purchasing clean mattresses. 

• How you can customize your organic mattress for your unique needs.

• Laura’s top tips for creating a peaceful, cozy bedroom sanctuary. 

 

Resources:

Sunshine Mattress Co. on Instagram

Sunshine Mattress Co. on Facebook

Sunshine Mattress Co. Website

Sunshine Mattress Co. Blog

 

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