We’ve reviewed dozens of the best organic, non-toxic, and eco-friendly mattresses that ship directly to your home—these are our top 10 selections.

We often think about organic ingredients when we grocery shop, pick a skincare brand, or choose baby clothes. But we spend nearly a third of our lives on our mattresses—and most mattresses are anything but organic. 

The average mattress contains a cocktail of toxic chemicals and flame retardants that harmfully impact the human endocrine, immune, reproductive, and nervous systems. The off-gassing can linger for months (I’ll never forget the potent smell in my first apartment, yikes!) and as a mattress’s protective outer layers wear over time, more toxic carcinogens are released.

In 2023, a new cohort of organic and eco-friendly mattress brands is disrupting this outdated industry and offering options that are better for our bodies and our families, and also the planet. 

So you want an organic mattress. How do you choose? 

There are now over 175 bed-in-a-box mattress brands to choose from 🤯. Our team has scoured the inventory, investigated the materials used, tested for comfort, and interviewed these companies to find the 10 best organic mattresses that are healthy, comfortable, reasonably priced, and good for the planet. (Many of these brands also make mattresses for kiddos, too, head here for our guide to organic crib and toddler mattresses.)

Our criteria:

• ORGANIC | Each of these brands uses non-toxic materials including certified organic cotton, organic wool, natural latex, and organic bamboo. None contain harsh flame retardants, and are free from toxic chemicals.
• COMFORT | Comfort is key—so we try the mattresses ourselves, spend hours reading online reviews across the internet, and, of course, we review all the comments and emails from our readers. The brands on this list are here because they are organic and because people love to sleep on them.
• AFFORDABLE | Every brand on this list sells directly to the consumer online and will ship the mattress to your home, removing retail sales commissions which will save you on the final cost.
• ECO-FRIENDLY & GIVE BACK | Each of these green mattress brands employ eco–friendly production practices. Many are made in the USA and give back to their communities by donating high-quality organic mattresses to families in need.

#1. Birch

Best For | Full body pressure relief
Organic & Eco-Friendly Materials | Organic cotton, natural wool fibers, natural latex
Mattress Type | GreenGuard Gold Certified & OEKO-TEX certified Talalay latex, GOTS Certified organic cotton, organic wool
Features | Made in the USA, 100-night trial, 0% financing options, 25-year warranty
Sizes Available | Kids Twin, Kids Full, Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, California King
Firmness Options | Medium firm (6–7) and flippable firmness for kids mattresses
Price | Queen mattresses starting at $1449
Discounts Available | Use code MEMORIALDAY25 for 25% off sitewide and receive two free eco rest pillows with a mattress purchase.

Birch’s natural and organic mattress may just be the coziest mattress in the world (Business Insider sure thinks so). The NYC-based brand boasts OEKO-TEX and Rainforest Alliance certifications and, for every mattress sold, Birch plants one tree through the National Forest Foundation. This green mattress is made with organic, natural, hypoallergenic, and anti-microbial materials, including a natural cotton cover, hygroscopic wool (from New Zealand), and sustainably-tapped latex to keep even the warmest sleeper cool. For support, the individually wrapped steel coils (steel made in the USA) offer extra comfort and optimized pressure relief. With all its awards and natural mattress components, Birch makes it easy to sleep soundly and safely.

Birch Mattress Review | “We are really impressed with this mattress; it has been some of the most comfortable sleep, and everything about the ordering, delivery, set-up was so easy and efficient. Great mattress, super satisfied.” – Michael D. (Read all reviews)

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#2. Awara

Best For | Medium firmness, hot sleepers, quick shipping/fulfillment
Organic & Eco-Friendly Materials | FSC certified organic latex, 100% certified organic cotton, 100% organic New Zealand wool, OEKO-TEX and GreenGuard Gold certified materials
Mattress Type | Organic latex hybrid
Features | 365-night trial, lifetime warranty, free shipping
Sizes Available | Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, California King
Firmness Options | Medium firm (6.5–7)
Price | Queen mattresses starting at $1099
Discounts Available | Save $799 on your purchase—$300 off hybrid mattresses with $499 worth of sleep accessories with purchase

Purchasing a quality mattress is an investment, and it can feel like a daunting decision. But Awara made it easy to take the leap. With a 365-night trial, premium customer service, and a forever warranty, we knew we had to go for an Awara (and in our dream size too, the Cal King!), we’ve slept like babies and never looked back.

We love Awara’s latex hybrid mattress for its breathability and organic components, as well as the nine-inch contouring support core for pressure relief. It’s firm yet plush, and we feel confident the mattress is supporting our bodies and aiding in a healthy night’s sleep. Its ability to keep hot sleepers cool at night is outstanding (hello, fellow sweaty-sleepers! 👋), the latex is breathable and the coils boost airflow.

The mattress came straight to our door in a cardboard box, and it was as easy as rolling it out and using the fabric handles to place it on the bed frame. Best yet, we feel confident knowing Awara’s natural and non-toxic mattress is good for our health and for the planet. 

Awara Mattress Review | “It’s been three weeks since I got my Awara mattress and I feel like my bedroom has been transformed into a spa. Honestly, it’s just that comfortable.” – Sarah M. (Read all reviews)

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#3. Avocado Green Mattress

Best For | Best organic mattress for comfort
Organic & Eco-Friendly Materials | 100% GOTS organic certified cotton & wool, 100% natural latex
Mattress Types | Organic certified hybrid mattress, pillowtop plush mattress
Features | Awarded #1 Consumer Reports ratings, handmade in the USA, 100-night trial, 25-year warranty, Vegan Certified mattresses available, MADE SAFE Certified, Climate Neutral Certified
Sizes Available | Crib, Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, Split King, California King
Firmness Options | Avocado Green is gentle firm to medium firm (6–7), Eco Organic is medium firm (5), Luxury is soft to medium firm (3–5)
Price | Queen mattresses starting at $1199
Discounts Available | Use code HONOR to save 10% on all mattresses, toppers, and pillows. First time customers use code GOODTRADE to save 10% sitewide

Avocado Green Mattress is high on our list for their organic ingredients, range of products, and comfort. (I’ve literally napped on my daughter’s crib mattress because you guessed it, it’s an Avocado and it’s that dreamy). Consumer Reports polled its users on over 100 mattress brands and ranked Avocado #1 by a wide margin. 

Co­-founders Alex and Jeff D’Andrea couldn’t find an affordable, safe, and non-­toxic mattress for their family (specifically one without petroleum-based polyurethane foam, toxic fire retardants, chemical adhesives, dangerous pesticides, or other off­gassing chemicals). Even in a crowded marketplace, a truly green mattress at an affordable price point didn’t exist, so they set out to make one.

While many bed-in-a-box companies white-label products from the same factories and greenwash their eco-claims, Avocado owns their entire supply chain and meets the most stringent standards for ecology and social responsibility. Every mattress is handmade in California with 100 percent GOTS organic certified cotton, wool, and GOLS certified latex. All of Avocado’s mattresses are GREENGUARD Gold certified for low emissions, and extremely comfortable for a wide range of sleepers.

The brand also offers a vegan-certified mattress, organic cotton mattress pad protectors, and bedroom furniture, handmade from reclaimed wood. As members of 1% for the Planet, Avocado gives back to environmental and social nonprofits and offsets 100 percent of its carbon emissions via CarbonFund. If you’re still not convinced, read our editor’s firsthand Avocado king mattress review!

Avocado Mattress Review | “I was reticent to buy sight unseen. I spent hundreds of hours researching beds and going to mattress companies locally to test out beds. My gut instinct kept me going back to Avocado. We are so happy we made this decision. If you are thinking about a new mattress, do not hesitate to put Avocado Green Mattress to the top of your list.” ­- Sharon G (Read all reviews)

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#4. Bear

Best For | Athletes, muscle recovery
Organic & Eco-Friendly Materials | GreenGuard Gold and CertiPur Certified foam
Mattress Type | Memory foam and gel memory foam
Features | Made in the USA, 100-night trial
Sizes Available | Kids Twin, Kids Full, Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, Split King, California King
Firmness Options | Original, Pro Hybrid, and Star Hybrid are medium firm (6.8–7.1), Elite Hybrid has options for soft, medium, and firm (5, 6, and 7)
Price | Queen mattresses starting at $649
Discounts Available | Use code MEMDAY to save 35% sitewide and get $400 worth of sleep accessories with any mattress purchase

The Bear Hybrid is a GreenGuard Gold certified mattress designed for athletes and the most active people. A luxury mattress with coils and cooling foams, it boasts a Celliant Sleep Technology to promote better sleep and faster muscle recovery. Bear’s mattresses are GreenGuard Gold and CertiPUR-US certified, ensuring low VOCs and beds that are free from toxic chemicals and harsh flame retardants.

Bear Mattress Review | “Since I’ve been having lower back problems for the past few years, I decided it was time to invest in a mattress that supported not only my sleep, but also my health. And I’ve not been disappointed. I’ve slept comfortably and soundly since my mattress arrived.” – Morgan R. (Read all reviews)

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#5. Brentwood Home

Best For | Value and affordability, social mission
Organic & Eco-Friendly Materials | 100% GOLS certified organic latex, 100% GOTS certified organic cotton, 100% GOTS certified organic wool from New Zealand, Fair Trade Certifications, Carbon Negative, OEKO-TEX Certified materials
Mattress Type | Organic hybrid
Features | Responsibly made in USA, 1-year sleep trial, 25-year warranty, in-home delivery, free shipping
Sizes Available | Crib, Kids Twin, Kids Twin XL, Kids Full, Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, Split King, California King, 11″ and 13″ options available on select mattresses
Firmness Options | Oceano is medium soft (4.5), Hybrid is medium (5), Cypress ranges from medium firm (4.5) to medium firm (6), and Crystal Cove is flippable between medium soft (4.5) and medium firm (6.5)
Price | Queen mattresses starting at $679
Discounts Available | First time customers use code GOODTRADE to save 10% sitewide, view more promo codes here. For returning customers, use code HONOR to save 10% sitewide

A California brand through and through, Brentwood Home has been handcrafting natural luxury mattresses here in Los Angeles since 1987. The company sources its natural, organic, and nontoxic materials directly—following rigorous standards for environmental responsibility and the health of the consumer. You’ll get your dreamiest (and greenest) sleep on Brentwood’s Hybrid Latex Mattress, representing the pinnacle of eco-conscious mattress design and is GREENGUARD Gold Certified. Brentwood Home also gives back to several social and environmental initiatives and partners with Carbonfund to offset its carbon footprint. They are your best if you’re looking for an affordable option that doesn’t compromise on the organic certifications, their twin mattress is the most affordable on our list and makes going organic more reasonable for the whole family.

Brentwood Home Review | “Very relaxing, the latex feels exquisite and provides an almost floating feel when in bed, once you have been sleeping on it for a few weeks. I have experienced a cool sleep with the latex and cannot imagine sleeping on anything else again […] I researched latex mattresses for about a month before deciding on this one. Everything about it from the coils, 4 inches of latex, extra handles, covering material and price point make it the very best latex hybrid mattress anyone can buy.” – Sarah S. (Read all reviews)

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#6. DreamCloud

Best For | Hybrid mattresses
Organic & Eco-Friendly Materials | CertiPur Certified materials
Mattress Type | Luxury hybrid
Features | 365-night sleep trial, Everlong Warranty, free shipping, financing available
Sizes Available | Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, Split King, California King
Firmness Options | Medium firm (6.5)
Price | Queen mattresses starting at $803
Discounts Available | Save 40% on all mattresses through June 5th, discount auto applied at checkout

A brand with one of the deepest options on this list (with a thickness of 14″), DreamCloud offers two luxury hybrid mattresses, both with latex, memory foam, handcrafted cashmere, tufting, and coil technology. This brand seems to suit every type of sleeper (scour the reviews, and you’ll see). DreamCloud’s mattresses are CertiPur Certified and backed by an Everlong Warranty, plus a year-long sleep trial. DreamCloud is committed to ensuring your mattress is right for you. The fine-tuned firmness of this mattress is great for folks who often wake up stiff or uncomfortable, as studies show that medium firm mattresses offer the best relief for back pain.

DreamCloud Mattress Review | “I got the DreamCloud because I was waking up so tired in the morning and I wanted to change that. DreamCloud did exactly that, restoring my faith in mattresses…The base is strong and supportive, and the cover on top felt soft and snug. If you’re looking for a restorative mattress experience that will leave you sighing in relief, this is the one for you. It definitely was the one for me.” – Kimmie N (Read all reviews)

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#7. Plank

Best For | Firm organic mattresses
Organic & Eco-Friendly Materials | GOTS certified organic cotton, FSC certified natural Talalay latex, organic wool, certified organic cotton & natural wool
Mattress Type | Natural latex hybrid mattress
Features | Made in USA, flippable for varied firmness, free shipping to the 48 US contiguous states, 10-year warranty, 120-night comfort trial
Sizes Available | Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, California King
Firmness Options | Flippable between medium firm (7) and firm (9.5)
Price | Queen mattresses starting at $1599
Discounts Available | Use code MEMORIAL25 to save 25% off in-store and sitewide through May 25th

In the world of organic bedding and green mattresses, it can be difficult to find a firm mattress option—that’s where Plank comes in. Plank’s firm natural bed is made using all the nontoxic materials we love most, and mattress is also flippable so you can choose between firmer and firmest (no more sinking into an overly plush bed!) Designed to keep your spine in line, this latex hybrid mattress also relies on the brand’s TitanCaliber™ coils for superior support and motion isolation. 

And when it comes to better sleep, you know they’re the experts: Plank is owned and operated by Brooklyn Bedding, which has been making quality mattresses in the USA since 2008 (and is one of the first brands to offer easy-to-ship boxed mattresses!)

Plank Mattress Review | “I did a lot of research before buying this mattress. I wanted an eco-friendly mattress that had all the natural upgrades: wool, organic cotton, and steel innersprings. This checked all the boxes. It’s the perfect supportive firmness—and I finally sleep through the night! Thank you, PLANK!!!” – Rebecca M. (Read more reviews)

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#8. PlushBeds

Best For | Memory foam options and back support
Organic & Eco-Friendly Materials | 100% GOTS organic certified cotton & wool, 100% GOLS certified organic latex, USDA Certified Organic, Eco Institute Certification
Mattress Type | Organic latex & memory foam options
Features | Made in the USA, 100-night trial, 25-year warranty, Vegan Certified mattresses available
Sizes Available | Kids Twin, Kids Twin XL, Kids Full, Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, Split King, California King, Split California King
Firmness Options | Medium (5), medium-firm (6.5), and firm (9) options on most models
Price | Queen mattresses starting at $1199
Discounts Available | Save $1,250 on any bedroom mattress and get $599 worth of sleep accessories with bedroom mattress purchase. Stack this deal with code GOODTRADE100 for an additional $100 off your purchase

PlushBeds is a leading online luxury mattress manufacturer and retailer, specializing in organic mattresses and bedding. All products are handcrafted in their GOLS and GOTS certified organic production facility in California, with free shipping within the contiguous USA. The company offers a thorough selection of certified organic and eco-friendly mattresses at accessible prices, especially through key holidays, so keep an eye out for their promotions. Each of the brand’s mattresses is GREENGUARD Gold Certified, ensuring your bed has met some of the world’s most rigorous and comprehensive standards for low chemical emissions. The company also provides environmental scholarships for college students, gives back to environmental and social nonprofits, and offsets 100% of its carbon emissions via TerraPass. For us side sleepers, we especially love PlushBeds memory foam options, which is one of the best types of mattresses for side sleepers. It doesn’t give us too much—or too little—firmness. Medium is just right!

PlushBeds Mattress Review | “This bed is by far one of the best investments I’ve ever made! I’ve struggled with neck and back pain most of my life and never thought I would find relief in a bed, but that’s exactly what happened. My husband and I couldn’t be happier with our purchase from Plushbeds and would definitely recommend this product to anyone!” – Brandi Perry (Read all reviews)

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#9. Saatva

Best For | Tempur-Pedic and iComfort lovers who want to pay a fraction of the cost
Organic & Eco-Friendly Materials | Certified organic cotton, plant-based materials, GOLS certified organic latex, 100% organic New Zealand wool, GreenGuard Gold Certified, recycled steel coils, Guardin botanical antimicrobial treatment
Mattress Type | Luxury innerspring mattress, Talalay latex, CertiPur Certified memory foam
Features | Made in the USA, 180-day trial, eco-friendly production, gives back to charity
Sizes Available | Crib, Kids Twin, Kids Twin XL, Kids Full, Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, Split King, California King
Firmness Options | Options available on most mattresses from soft plush (3) to firm (8-9), hybrid options come with zoned firmness, Solaire has 50 precise adjustable firmness options
Price | Queen mattresses starting at $1526
Discounts Available | Save $350 on purchases of $1000 or more using this link

Saatva is a leading disruptor in the mattress industry. From latex to memory foam, the company has an impressive collection to fit every person’s sleep needs and, by cutting out retail commissions, the company can sell to consumers at a fraction of the cost. Saatva’s disruptive model goes even further than distribution as the mattresses are made with plant-based, eco-friendly materials and crafted in the USA. The company also gives back, donating hundreds of natural mattresses to high-need organizations around the country.

Several of our editors rave about the luxury innerspring mattress—it’s their forever pick. For a memory foam mattress comparable to iComfort and Tempur-Pedic (but at a fraction of the cost), we love Loom & Leaf, Saatva’s memory foam line. While memory foam is not an all-natural material, these mattresses are CertiPUR-US certified, meaning the foam is low in VOCs. For a latex option, Saatva’s Zenhaven Mattress is 100 percent all-natural Talalay latex, which is naturally hypoallergenic and resistant to mold, microbes, and dust mites. The Talalay manufacturing process is entirely water-based, minimizing the amount of environmentally harmful byproducts. 

Saatva Mattress Review | “I am a budget shopper, but after countless beds on sale and nights with less than stellar sleep, I caved. I called Saatva with twenty questions before I pulled the credit card lever… The bed came and it has been the best sleep my husband I have ever gotten and it has been that way for TWO years now.” – Dutch (Read all reviews)

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#10. Spindle

Best For | Customizable firmness
Organic & Eco-Friendly Materials | GOLS certified organic Dunlop latex, GOTS certified organic cotton & wool, OEKO-TEX Certified wool & latex
Mattress Type | Organic latex
Features | Adjustable firmness, 365-night trial, free shipping, 10 and 25 year warranty programs, made in USA, gives back
Sizes Available | Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, Split King
Firmness Options | Medium to firm customizable options (5 to 7.5 based on preference)
Price | Queen mattresses starting at $1599
Discounts Available | Save up to $700 on select mattresses through May 23rd, auto applied at checkout. Plus, use code TGT100 for an additional $100 off the flagship 10″ Spindle mattress

Looking for something that falls between extra soft and extra firm, but not sure exactly where to land? Spindle’s customizable organic latex lets you adjust the layers of foam for your perfect firmness. The mattresses are made from three layers of organic Dunlop latex, surrounded by a quilted cover made from organic wool and organic cotton. That’s it—the brand keeps it simple with high-quality materials, free from chemical flame retardants, synthetic rubber, or harmful VOCs.

Spindle mattresses ship with one layer of firm latex and two layers of medium (3 inches each) and a 1-inch organic cover. This means you can re-position the layers based on your personal firmness preferences. With a 365-night trial, you’ll find the most luxurious latex layering configuration for you—or you’ll get your money back.

Spindle Mattress Review | “We knew we wanted latex, but weren’t sure about exactly what. […] A reconfigurable mattress with multiple firmness options, all latex, and a good guarantee was exactly what I needed to try buying online. I’m so glad I did. I tend to like firmer beds so I used the medium-firm layering first. It was a bit too hard for my partner and I so we just rearranged the layers to the medium ordering. It sleeps perfect! I really can’t recommend this mattress enough. They also sell additional layers, so if you need softer or firmer than the standard layers allow, you’re covered” – Ian B. (Read all reviews)

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The unofficial start to summer is this weekend, and you’ll find many of us here in the US spending time with family, friends, and loved ones over this long weekend.

You’ll also see Memorial Day sales everywhere—from storefronts to websites, many brands use this moment for cutting prices before the new season. If there’s a product that’s long been on your wishlist, or in need of replacement, we’ve gathered the best deals from our favorite sustainable brands. Because finding more sustainable choices on a smaller budget can be difficult, and we’ve found seasonal sales to be one of the most helpful approaches. Well-crafted and fairly made goods are inherently more expensive than those available on the ultra-mass market, sometimes leaving folks who have less money to spend feeling excluded (which isn’t sustainable either).

Below you’ll find a regularly updated list of the sales you can find this weekend—if there’s a product or brand on your list, be sure to bookmark this page as new sales will go live daily through the weekend. (The most deals will be live between Friday May 26th and Monday May 29th.) We especially encourage you to use this list as a reference for goods you were already planning to buy. If you have a specific brand or item in mind, skip all the rest and hit Ctrl+F or ⌘+F on desktop to search the page for what you want. (If you’re on mobile here’s how to find on page on Apple and Android devices.)

Wherever this weekend takes you, we’re wishing you a restful one filled with the people and places you love the most.

Mattresses

• Awara, one of our favorite organic mattress brands (especially for warm sleepers), is offering $799 of savings on your Memorial Day mattress purchase! Save $300 on all eco-friendly hybrid mattresses with certified organic latex and get $499 worth of sleep accessories—a sheet set, latex pillows, and a mattress protector. This sale runs through June 5th.
  
  
• You can save 35% sitewide at Bear, our favorite affordable mattress brand which is also great for athletes and active folks, through June 5th. Plus, you get $400 worth of sleep accessories with any mattress purchase! Use code MEMDAY at checkout.
  
  
• Dreaming of better sleep, especially if you’re dealing with back pain? 😴 You can save 40% off all Dreamcloud mattresses through June 5th and get the support you need. (Offer auto-applied at checkout).

• Save $350 when you spend more than $1000 at Saatva when you use this link through May 31st—valid on mattresses, bedding, and furniture so you can even snag some gifts for Father’s Day.
  
  
• Plushbeds is offering a sitewide sale across all their categories! Save $1,250 on any bedroom mattress, and get $599 worth of free bedding with purchase. You can also get 25% off toppers, pillows, and bedding as well as RV mattresses and sofa mattresses. Even better—use code GOODTRADE100 for an additional $100 of savings on any bedroom mattress.
  
  
• Take note—Avocado is offering sales across all our favorite products. Save 10% on all mattresses, toppers, and pillows when you use code HONOR at checkout, but don’t sleep on the 30% off latex mattress sales, and additional discounts on clothing, bedding, and furniture (we’ve got our eye on the zero waste slatted bench).
  
  
• Looking for an eco-friendly mattress that’s actually firm? Plank’s flippable mattress offers two firmness options, and you can save 25% in store and sitewide through May 25th. Use code MEMORIAL25 at checkout.
  
  
• Birch mattresses are designed with optimum pressure relief in mind and crafted here in the USA—so you can sleep supported every night. Save 25% sitewide when you use the code MEMORIALDAY25 and get two free eco-rest pillows with any mattress purchase.
  
  
• For a memory foam mattress that offers an unforgettable night’s sleep, Brentwood Home has you covered. Use code HONOR at checkout for 10% off sitewide (the yoga mats are worth the splurge).
  
  
• And if you’re still making up your mind on what firmness you’d like, head over to Spindle for the adjustable latex mattress that you can change to fit your comfort needs. Save up to $700 on select mattresses through May 23rd, auto applied at checkout.

Home

• Save 10% sitewide on your purchase at Sabai—our team’s go-to brand for sofas, sectionals, and now rugs too! Discount is automatically applied in the cart.
  
  
• We adore The Citizenry‘s timeless and elegant decor, and are even more excited that the brand is offering up to 30% off sitewide! Save on elevated home goods at The Citizenry through May 30th.
  
  
• For the best in designer dishes, gorgeous glassware, and chef-worthy cookware you can’t miss Food52‘s sale this weekend! Use the code SUMMER at checkout and save 20% off purchases under $200 and 25% on purchases over $250—especially perfect for housewarmings and newlyweds.
  

• There’s one brand of sheets our editor can’t stop raving about, and it’s Sijo. This bamboo-based bedding brand is cozy, but stays cool for hot sleepers (and warm for cool sleepers!)—save 20% off sitewide using code MEMORIAL23 through May 30th.
  
  
• Coyuchi is a TGT favorite for their luxurious bedding, blankets, and bath linens—head to the site where you can find up to 70% off clearance items, through May 29th.
  
  
• Parachute Home rarely offers sales, so this is the time to snag your favorites. You can save 20% on all orders, automatically applied at checkout, including furniture! This sale runs through May 29th.
  
  
• For Memorial Day 2023, ettitude is discounting the whole collection of bamboo linens by 23% through May 30th. We highly recommend the soft and lightweight bamboo towels.
  
  
• You’ll find the cutest cookware and bakeware at Great Jones, and this weekend you can save 25% off sitewide (with a few exceptions). Use code MDW25 at checkout and get cookin’!
  
  
• Maybe you’re skipping the car this summer and looking for a more sustainable alternative—Juiced Bikes carries a wide range of performance electric bikes, including off road and commuters. Save $400 on select e-bikes, no code required, through May 30th.

Fashion

• All eyes on Zenni Optical this weekend 👀 Use code SAVE23TGT at checkout for up to $15 off your purchase of $85 or more.
  
  
• Aurate is the sustainable jewelry brand making luxury more accessible. For everyday fine jewelry, save 30% sitewide with the code MEMORIAL30 through May 31st.
  
  
• Save on denim well before back to school with WARP + WEFT this weekend. Save up to 70% off sitewide when you use the code MDW40 at checkout through May 29th (psst—even full price the jeans are under $100!)

• Naadam isn’t just for snuggly winter sweaters—check out the breezy summer collections like the Country Club Cashmere and matching cashmere short sets. You can save 25% off your order with code MDW25 through May 26th.
  
  
• Harvest & Mill‘s new Organic Heirloom Brown Collection is made with 100% dye-free organic cotton that naturally grows brown. Exclusively made through the brand’s traceable USA supply chain, the collection is fully vegan and carbon neutral. Use code SUMMER2023 for 15% off sitewide, May 26 through May 29.
  
  
• HYER GOODS, an accessory brand creating bags and purses out of deadstock materials and factory scraps, is running daily deals throughout the weekend.
  • MAY 26: Use code FANNYFRIDAY for discounts on fanny packs
  • May 27: Use code PICTURETHIS for discounts on the Luxe Camera Bag
  • May 28: use code SHOULDERS20 for 20% off shoulder bags
  • May 29: Use code BUCKETDAY for discounts on the Signature Bucket Bag Silhouettes
    
    

Beauty & Wellness

• Get it on (and get 20% off) with Foria’s sexual wellness and self care products through June 1st with the code GOODTRADE at checkout.
  
  
• If you’re restocking your beauty cabinet with 100% PURE, why not get something a little extra? Use code COCONUTS to get a set of Coconut bath and body minis with orders $85 or over, through May 31st.
  
  
• Vegamour, the haircare brand committed to nourishing long and healthy hair, is offering 25% off sitewide through May 29th—just use code SUMMERSALE at checkout.

Remember to check back for more deals daily! The most deals will be live between Friday May 26th and Monday May 29th.

Featured image from Awara.

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Hoping to redecorate soon? We’d like to humbly suggest looking into jute rugs and runners for your home! Jute comes from a plant and can easily be transformed into durable, long-lasting fibers, making it completely eco-friendly. And, jute rugs are the ideal accents to bring warmth and texture to any space.

We’ve found 9 brands offering jute doormats, area rugs, and round rugs for every inch of your abode. Nearly all are fair trade and artisan-made using time-honored techniques. Not only will your space look new, but you’ll also have a story worth sharing.

Jute not your style? Here’s our main guide to nontoxic rugs to consider!

1. CICIL Home

Made In | USA
Ethics | All natural renewable materials, low impact, no dyes or additives, small-batch made, traceable
Styles & Sizes | Doormats, area rugs, runners, round & curved rugs; sizing up to 14’, custom sizing available
Price Range | $169–$6,216

CICIL Home takes textile making to a new level by sourcing and manufacturing all its eco-friendly rugs on the American East Coast and Carolina’s. Small batch wool fibers from New York, Vermont and Pennsylvania are collected and carefully cleaned before being sent over to their final processing facility in North Carolina to be made into beautiful and uniquely shaped area rugs. The fibers are braided with jute (sourced from deadstock) for durability so you know your rug will last you a lifetime!

2. The Citizenry

Made In | India
Ethics | Natural fibers, artisan-made, 2x fair trade wages
Styles & Sizes | Area rugs, runners, round rugs; sizing up to 14’
Price Range | $139–$1599

The Citizenry offers some of the most stunning home goods that are ethically and sustainably made by artisans around the globe. Its line of jute rugs is available in varying sizes and styles, all by Indian artisans who are paid twice the fair trade wage. You can ‘meet’ your rug’s makers prior to purchasing, too via the artisan profile!

3. Leah Singh

Made In | India
Ethics | Natural fibers, artisan-made, AZO-free dyes, GoodWeave certified
Styles & Sizes | Area rugs & runners; sizing up to 6’
Price Range | $260–$490

Leah Singh designs handicrafts in her New Delhi studio and then teams up with artisans across India’s villages to make them come to life. The artisans use centuries-old techniques like embroidery, weaving, and printing so the craft can be passed down. The jute rugs are made with natural materials and dyes, and we’re eyeing the modern patterns and eclectic runners.

4. West Elm

Made In | India
Ethics | Natural fibers, artisan-made
Styles & Sizes | Area rugs, runners, round rugs; sizing up to 12’
Price Range | $39–$1,099

West Elm embodies our dream aesthetic and we love how committed the company is to sustainably and artisan-made home goods, too. The jute rugs are artisan-made in India in safe working conditions, using only natural fibers. Find everything from doormats to round rugs here, with sizing up to 12 feet and plenty of contemporary patterns.

5. Armadillo

Made In | India
Ethics | Certified B Corp, natural fibers, fair trade, gives back
Styles & Sizes | Doormats, area rugs, runners; sizing up to 4.2m (14’)
Price Range | $170–$4,400

Armadillo was the first-ever Australian rug brand to become a certified B Corp! Its eye for design only parallels its dedication to quality and sustainability. The stunning jute rugs come in various unique colors, like Aubergine purple and Russet orange, with dozens of styles and sizes to choose from. All are made under fair trade working conditions, too. Add some pizzazz to your home!

6. Enkay

Made In | India
Ethics | Handmade, artisan-crafted, responsibly sourced raw & eco-friendly materials
Styles & Sizes | Area rugs & runners; sizing up to 14’
Price Range | $398–$2,298

Enkay is founded on quality craftsmanship and direct from artisan methods. Its founder Asha Chaudhary built Enkay based on her father’s business model that creates a direct link between maker and market, allowing for higher wages and healthcare for artisans and their villages. You can’t go wrong with an Enkay jute rug, as they are crafted to last with durable fibers that are chosen by hand and spun using time-tested methods.

7. Revival

Made In | India
Ethics | Eco-conscious materials, handwoven, artisan-made, small-batch dyed
Styles & Sizes | Area rugs, runners, round rugs; sizing up to 16’
Price Range | $99–$1,918

For dazzling jute rugs that come in a variety of shapes, colors and textures and that won’t break the bank, look no further than Revival. These rugs are easy to clean, and are low-shed allowing you to keep your space clean without any extra effort! If you’re not sure which rug suits your space best, try Revival’s handy rug finder quiz to find your perfect match. 

8. Milk & Sugar

Made In | India
Ethics | Handmade to ISO standards, Fair Trade standards
Styles & Sizes | Area rugs; sizing up to 3.5m (11’)
Price Range | $599–$1,249 AUD

Compliment the natural aesthetic of your home with a jute rug from Milk & Sugar. This Australian brand offers simplistic rug designs made with natural materials that are intentionally designed to compliment and bring warmth to the interior of your home. Besides feeling soft beneath your feet, Milk & Sugar’s jute rugs are handmade with Fair Trade standards keeping it sustainable.

9. Jord Home

Made In | India
Ethics | Renewable & sustainable natural fibers, handwoven
Styles & Sizes | Doormats, area rugs, runners; sizing up to 245cm (8’)
Price Range | $45–$573

Jord Home crafts the perfect rugs to create your dream home environment that’s uplifting and comforting. Their natural rugs are handwoven with 100% natural jute and are available with either rounded or square edges, so you have plenty of options. These versatile and reversible rugs have us swooning!

Featured image from CICIL Home

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I wasn’t allowed to have friends over when I was a child. My mother might have allowed it if I’d asked. My father probably would have, not aware of how the way we lived was seen by the outside world. But I didn’t allow it. 

I don’t remember exactly what age I was when I realized our house didn’t look like other people’s.

I don’t remember exactly what age I was when I realized our house didn’t look like other people’s. When we visited our maternal grandparents, everything was clean and tidy; everything had a place. It was calming to be there, no paths between the furniture with stuff piled up several feet high. When we ate, the table was easily set; you didn’t have to spend an hour moving things onto other piles before you could put down a plate. 

My father’s hoarding, I now understand, came from anxiety. He was a quiet man who used acts of service and gifts to show his love, not one for affection or giving attention. If he was able to give someone something they needed from his stash of assorted household appliances, car parts, or Goodwill treasures, it made his day. That was the fear, the fear that all hoarders have, that he would need something and not have it, or someone else would need something and he wouldn’t be able to help. He lived by the “just in case” philosophy, combing through thrift stores on an almost daily basis looking for stuff someone he knew might someday need. 

That was the fear, the fear that all hoarders have, that he would need something and not have it.

My mother’s hoarding came from a desire to feel happiness. As children, we didn’t understand why shopping trips with her took all day, leaving in the morning and not getting home until well past dark. There was always something she had to find, trying to feel some moment of bliss, only to toss the shopping bags into a room, forgotten and abandoned. Then she would move on to finding the next thing. She asked my husband once if he thought his own mother was happy. He told her he knew his mom was content. My mother was baffled by that answer. She couldn’t understand how a woman with so little could not want more.

As I was tapering off a medication that caused emotional blunting, I realized I’d been doing the same things as my parents, buying objects trying to feel happy and keeping things, hoping I’d get a huge grateful response when I gifted them to someone. I opened the hall linen closet and saw the evidence. The entire 60 square feet of storage was full: dozens of bottles of shampoos, conditioners, and body washes crammed in with scented candles, room sprays, and bath salts. My closet was the same; clothes with tags still on them and boxes full of shoes I’d never worn. An entire drawer of my dresser was full of costume jewelry, all untouched in their boxes. 

That moment shocked me. This wasn’t how I wanted to live or how I wanted to feel in my home. I started taking an inventory of sorts and teaching myself how to slowly declutter. The physical work caused mental evaluations of my reasons for having all of this stuff which led to more physical work of sorting and removing. The mental work was more difficult.

If you don’t deal with the mental reasons behind the hoarding then the clutter will find its way back. 

I’ve seen episodes of the hoarding shows where they pull dumpsters up to the door, don gas masks, gloves, and hazmat-type suits, then start pitching stuff out by the armload as the devastated person they’re “helping” stands in shock or sobs uncontrollably. To a hoarder, those things aren’t garbage. Those things mean something to them, just like our things mean something to us. That’s why the massive clean-outs don’t work in the long term. If you don’t deal with the mental reasons behind the hoarding then the clutter will find its way back. 

I wanted my decluttering to last, so I started small.

I wanted my decluttering to last, so I started small. The idea of a whole house clean-out was overwhelming. Some weeks I only worked on one drawer, others a closet or two. I asked myself if every item was something I wanted, needed, or even liked. I started keeping a box in the bottom of a closet. I still do this. Whenever I walk through my house and see something I no longer need or like (books, clothes, kitchen appliances, home décor, etc.), I put it in the box. When the box gets full, it gets donated—the whole thing. 

I live in a two-story house and this idea came to me one day as I was going downstairs to get something and was running bath water in the tub upstairs. If the tub flooded and water started dripping on me downstairs in the kitchen, what would I do first? Would I grab towels and try to sop up the water? Would I get buckets to catch the drips downstairs? Of course not. The FIRST thing I would do would run back upstairs and turn off the faucet. What good would it do me to try cleaning up if the water was still running?

I switched from a want mentality to a need mentality.

I took that approach with the clutter. I had to turn off the faucet of stuff coming into my house and keep it turned off until I felt content in my home again. I switched from a want mentality to a need mentality, teaching myself that feeling uncomfortable in the moment when I wanted to buy something was minor in comparison to how uncomfortable my cluttered home was making me.

I remembered my mother buying food, clothes, and craft projects even though we had plenty at home. She thought something on sale was a bargain, even if it spoiled in the pantry before we had time to use it. I looked around my home and promised myself I wouldn’t buy anything until I shopped my stockpile first, to use what I already had. It took years to finally use all the shampoo, conditioner, and body wash in that cabinet. I also had over a hundred bottles of nail polish I slowly used up, feeling so proud of myself when I could finally throw away an empty bottle. 

Meals became based on what we already had in the cabinet, allowing myself to buy a few items to connect the other things into a meal. Cleaning supplies were all pulled out of the cabinets so I could see what I had, and nothing new was bought until the bottles were almost empty. I also stopped buying new clothes, combining pieces in new ways to create new outfits and donating things that didn’t fit or I knew I would never wear again. 

I studied the sentimental things I was keeping and realized I wasn’t honoring the memory of my relatives by shoving things in drawers.

I studied the sentimental things I was keeping and realized I wasn’t honoring the memory of my relatives by shoving things in drawers. If it was important enough to keep, it was important enough to be displayed. I gave most of my great-grandmother’s hats away to other family members and found a place to display the ones I kept. 

 I started looking at the true price of buying cheap things compared to making investments in things that will last longer. It taught me to take better care of my stuff and that having more wasn’t better. Having something that lasted was an investment. I slowly changed my clutter habits; not buying just to buy, not keeping things just because they were a gift, valuing experiences over stuff, and switching to buying quality over disposable. 

I want my home to be my sanctuary, a place to rest and recover from the day and recharge for the next one. Slowly decluttering my spaces, removing the things that no longer served me, revealed a calm in me, both physically and mentally. 

Now I honor my parents with the kind of home they wanted, one with room to breathe and to appreciate what really matters.

Regina McKay is the wife of a firefighter, mother of five adult children, and passionate advocate of all things vintage, especially her pink bathtub. She works as an accountant but plans on using her experiences with mental health treatment to transition into a career in Criminal Justice/Mental Health reform. After hitting her rock bottom, she learned for her happiness didn’t come in a pill bottle. She now strives for contentment and appreciates moments of joy when they come.

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In the past few years, organic meal delivery services have changed the way we think about home cooking—we can now cook healthy and organic meals while also limiting our food waste. Recent studies show that meal delivery kits have a significantly smaller carbon footprint than meals bought from a grocery store and prepared at home.

The US Department of Agriculture estimates that 31 percent of food in America is thrown away, and more than two-thirds of that waste occurs in our kitchens. Instead, these healthy and organic food delivery services are equipping our homes with pre-portioned ingredients to limit this waste while still getting our fruits and veggies in (some even have breakfast delivery!).

We’ve interviewed, taste-tested, and scoured reviews to find the best and most sustainable meal delivery companies that simplify shopping needs, while aligning with our ethics and environmental values. We also put together a list for organic baby food deliveries, if you’ve got a little one at home!

If you’d rather cook from scratch, check out the best organic produce delivery boxes (and upgrade your cookware while you’re at it!).

Best Overall | Best Vegan | Most Affordable

1. Purple Carrot

Best For | Plant-based, vegan meals
Ingredients | Vegan, non-GMO and organic when possible
Price | Starts at $13.25 per meal (serving)

Purple Carrot offers plant-powered meal kits and frozen meals that are delivered to your door in recyclable insulated boxes with nontoxic ice packs. The company offers tips on upcycling packaging and even suggests composting plant waste like banana peels and carrot shavings! Customize your food delivery options by selecting both the number of meals and servings you desire per week. Choose from breakfast, lunch, dinner, or snack meal kits or from an array of delicious prepped meals ready to go in two minutes. Meal kits include all of the necessary ingredients, labeled for easy use, plus a booklet filled with globally inspired recipes. Purple Carrot delivers anywhere in the contiguous US.

What Reviewers Say | “Purple Carrot gives me really delicious 100% plant based options that I NEVER would imagine trying to make on my own.” —Aly Raisman

2. Sakara

Best For | Targeted nutrition programs
Ingredients | 100% organic, gluten- and dairy-free
Price | Starting at $31 per meal for a 2 day delivery; subscriptions available

For a plant-based, organic, nutrient-dense plan, Sakara’s got you covered. With a rotating weekly menu that can be purchased one time or on a subscription for a discount, you can choose a minimum of two meals for as little as two days, or choose from one of their longer-term options. There’s no question that this service is on the pricier side, but their supplements, vitamins, and wellness teas in addition to meals give you more bang for your buck. With plans targeting gut health, metabolism, and more, enjoy a science-backed, carefully designed meal plan that helps you meet your goals. Sakara ships nationwide.

What Reviewers Say | “Sakara has redefined my relationship with food and has empowered me to see that what we choose to fuel ourselves, impacts us on every level— physically, emotionally, and spiritually.” —Carly S.

3. Territory

Best For | Meals from local chefs
Ingredients | Real Food Certified ingredients, free of dairy, gluten, and refined sugars
Price | Prices vary by meal and location

Territory delivers fresh, seasonally-based menus from local chefs, delivered twice weekly for ultimate freshness. It’s easy to customize to whatever your preferences and dietary needs might be, with vegetarian, Keto, paleo, and Whole30 (just to name a few!) plans available. Picky eaters welcome– rate your meal each week to help the service pre-slot suggestions for the next week (love that!). For an in-depth look, check out what our editor thinks about Territory with our review of their meal kits.

What Reviewers Say | “Honestly, if you’re terrible at cooking (me) or just want healthy meals prepared fresh, check out Territory.” —Kaila, Verified Buyer

4. Hungryroot

Best For | Personalized recommendations; dual grocery & recipe service
Ingredients | All food is free of partially hydrogenated oils, artificial sweeteners, high-fructose corn syrup, artificial colors, and artificial preservatives
Price | Starts at $65 per delivery

Half-grocery store, half-meal delivery service, Hungryroot makes cooking convenient and delicious. After taking a quiz to help determine your taste buds, dietary needs, and more, Hungryroot creates a customized plan and fills your cart with suggested groceries and chef-crafted 10-minute recipes; they’re made with whole ingredients and are free of artificial sweeteners, preservatives, and high fructose corn syrup. The boxes are recyclable, the ice packs biodegradable, and if Hungryroot ever ends up with excess food stock, 100 percent is donated to local food banks. They deliver to the contiguous US. Sounds like a win for us all—and our bellies.

What Reviewers Say | “For me it’s actually saving me money, and my mental health. I would buy groceries with good intentions and be way too burnt out to cook them at the end of the day. Hungryroot makes it so simple I can’t justify not cooking anymore.” —Micheala P. (Reviews)

5. Thistle

Best For | Globally inspired, ready-to-eat meals
Ingredients | Gluten- and dairy-free, organic when possible, plant-based
Price | Starting at $12 per meal

For a subscription service that takes the work out of flavorful meals packed with superfoods, Thistle’s got you. With plant-based, nutrient-dense menus for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, wellness shots, and juices, you can get on with your busy life and know that nutrition is handled. They currently deliver to select locations on the east and west coast, delivering twice a week to guarantee freshness. If you’re excited about global flavors and superfoods (think maca, reishi, moringa) but not so into the idea of tracking down the ingredients, Thistle wants to hook you up. Can’t beat that!

What Reviewers Say | “We love that the meals use high-quality ingredients and are never boring.” —Thistle customer

A Bonus Option

Winc Wines

Price | Starts at $60/month
Delivers To | Throughout the USA, where the shipment of wine directly to consumers is permitted
Best For | Natural, organic, & sustainable wine; personalized wine recs

For your organic wine fix to pair with your meal, check out Winc! Winc is a personalized online wine club that asks you a series of questions about your palate profile and lets you personalize your monthly wine deliveries—with wine sourced from organic and sustainable grape vineyards. The majority of wines have low sulfites or sugar, too.

Winc’s “zero-waste” philosophy continuously looks for ways to decrease its carbon footprint through the grape-to-glass process. The team also gives back to sustainable causes via 1% for the Planet. Sip a crisp Chardonnay or sustainable semi-sweet—there are thousands of wonderful wines to choose from.

What Reviewers Say | “Their wine selection is amazing! Mostly small-batches from nearly unheard of wineries…Whether you’re a connoisseur, a wine-lover, or just an occasional grape-drinker, you’ll find something for you!” —Mandy R.

Featured image from Sakara

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Who else is just a few organizing sprees away from their dream home? There are few chores as fulfilling (and as frustrating) as tidying up clutter and finding space for our various knick-knacks. (We’re looking at you, bills, blankets, and buttons.) To upgrade your home into a more eco-conscious and plastic-free space, we’re sharing organizational options you can use, from rattan boxes to recycled crates.

Take a look and see what might work best for your needs—you might actually look forward to your next deep-cleaning session. If you’re moving towards reducing your waste, check out our guides to creating a zero waste kitchen and a plastic free beauty routine!

1. Wooden Crates

Try | Etsy
Best For | Toys
Price Range | Starting at $16 for wooden crate

Looking for something sturdy yet aesthetically pleasing? We love Etsy’s platform which offers reclaimed wooden crates. By purchasing from these eco-conscious sellers, you’re investing in small businesses and repurposing goods which might otherwise be wasted. Plus, recycled crates are easy to pull together for a seamless look, and affordable enough to stock up with. Check out ArtfulHorizon and Reclaim & Refurbish.

2. Canvas Bins

Try | Verishop
Best For | Blankets
Price Range | Starting at $62 for large basket

Perfect for any bedroom, living room, or playroom, canvas bins are an ideal way to store larger items, like blankets or quilts. Verishop offers storage bins that come equipped with handles for easy use, including ones designed specifically for children’s spaces. Elevate the look of any room with these stunning canvas options.

3. Glass Jars

Try | Hay Container
Best For | Kitchen & bathroom goods
Price Range | Starting at $30 for glass container

If you’re interested in a better way to organize smaller goods, check out Hay’s glass jars. Multi-purpose and practical, they make sorting easier, keep dry goods (like spices) fresh, and are ideal for any plastic-free home. With Hay’s varying sizes and colors, you can craft a long-lasting glass storage collection that works for any cluttered counter or closet.

4. Baskets

Try | Minna
Best For | Home office & entry
Price Range | Starting at $30 for small baskets

Minna’s ethically woven baskets look beautiful no matter where they’re placed in your home. They’re our go-to for everything from plants to magazines to umbrellas. Available in a number of sizes, you can also mix and match for your organizational needs.

5. Rattan Boxes

Try | West Elm
Best For | Media & magazines
Price Range | Starting at $15 for small woven box

Native to tropical regions across Australia and Africa, rattan is a durable material that can withstand a little weight. That’s why we love West Elm’s rattan boxes for media & magazines or paper filing. Combining form and function, they’ll last a long time. Best of all, these boxes are handwoven, relying on methods that have been around for generations. Add some artisan work to your home.

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The next time you’re clearing out your closet, consider making a few extra bucks while ensuring your clothes end up in a good home by selling online. If you’re feeling overwhelmed with the process, we’ve broken it down for you. Below are our top tips for selling clothing online, complete with the best platforms, pricing suggestions, and how to get paid.

Best Platforms For Selling Used Clothing

From Poshmark to Depop to good old eBay, every resale site has its specialty. Dive into the differences between five of the most popular resale sites here—below is an overview of a few of our favorites.

1. Depop. With an Instagram-like interface, Depop, geared toward a more Gen-Z crowd, is easy to use and has tens of millions of users around the world. You take your own pictures and make your own listings, and Depop takes a 10% cut of sales prices. 
2. Poshmark. Super user-friendly, Poshmark makes it easy to upload and sell used clothing and more. They take a flat $2.95 fee for items under $15, and 20% for anything over.
3. eBay. A tried-and-true online favorite, eBay makes it easy to sell your used clothing independently, taking up to a 12.35% cut.
4. The RealReal. Have some high-end pieces you’re looking to offload? The RealReal specializes in designer consignments, and you’ll earn up to an 85% commission.

How To Choose Which Clothing To Resell

Be both picky and realistic when it comes to which clothing items you choose to list. If an item has a stain or a hole, it might not be resellable. But many buyers are more than willing to accept an imperfection as long as the item comes at a steep discount. Be sure to photograph and describe the damage in the listing, or you might have an unsatisfied customer and not get paid for the item.

Keep in mind trend cycles, too—it’s much harder to sell an item that went out of style a few years ago (like a peplum top) than a more classic or trendy piece. Price outdated or unbranded clothes lower for a better chance of selling. 

Some items, on the other hand, will sell a whole lot quicker, like items new with tags, things from popular brands, and classic pieces that never go out of style—think blazers, pencil skirts, button downs, trousers, and little black dresses.

How To Create A Listing

1. Photos. A decent photograph can mean the difference between an item that sells and one that doesn’t, and you don’t need much for the perfect shot—just a plain background and your phone’s camera. Try to model your clothes yourself to give buyers an idea of what the item might look like on them, but nicely hanging or flat laying the item works in a pinch. Shoot in bright, natural lighting, and make sure your background isn’t cluttered. Take at least four shots of every piece—front, back, detail, and tag. And iron the pieces beforehand if needed!

2. Details. Provide as much clear detail in the listing as possible, like measurements and any defects. Think about what you as a buyer would want to know—for example, you’d probably never buy a pair of jeans that didn’t have waist and hip measurements.

3. Pricing. Competitive pricing is the best way to stand out on crowded reselling platforms. As a rule of thumb, price clothing for no more than 50% of what a new, comparable item would go for. Most used clothing sells for around 25% to 40% of what it would be new. Do your research to look at competitors’ prices if you need more guidance. Keep in mind the quality of the item, and expect buyers to make slightly lower offers, too. Remember, those percentages are off of what the new price would be today, not what you originally paid for it.

How To Get Paid For Sold Clothing

Congrats, you sold your first item! It’s time to ship it out to the buyer ASAP for a better chance at a good review. Each selling platform has its own shipping process, but usually, it’s along the lines of packing the item in a box you already have, then putting the shipping label that the platform emails you onto the box and dropping it at the post office. Consider adding in a handwritten thank you card for an even better chance at a good review.

You’ll get paid as soon as the buyer receives the item. Typically, your funds go to an in-app account, from which you can transfer them to your bank or use the money to shop the platform. Buying second-hand rather than new will help support sellers like you!

Natalie Gale is a Boston-based freelance journalist. When she’s not writing about art, food, or sustainability, you can find her biking to the farmers’ market, baking, sewing, or planning her next Halloween costume. Say hi on Instagram!

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Play couches can help unlock your child’s creativity, imagination, and energy. Similar to modular adult couches, these foam sofas come apart—but for kiddos, they can be repurposed into whatever they envision, from a rocket ship to a secret fort to a treehouse.

The downside is that, like many pieces of furniture out there, they’re not always sustainable or safe for children. Because play couches are crafted with foam, they’re often made of polyurethane which is flammable and contains harmful chemicals or VOCs. More recently, however, there are a new number of brands using retardant-free environmentally friendly foam—and they’ve got the third-party certifications to prove it.

We’ve rounded up five play couches below that we consider a notch (or several) above the Nugget, and nearly all of them are certiPUR certified, OEKO-TEX certified, or GREENGUARD Gold certified so they’re safe, sustainable, and supportive enough for the kiddos in your life. Time to get creative! 🤸

1. Brentwood Home

Best For | Sustainable play
Nontoxic Materials | CertiPUR-US certified foam & plant-based BioFoam, recycled plastic (REPREVE)
Price | $349

When it comes to your little ones, you can never be too safe. That’s why we love Brentwood Home’s Play Couch—it’s as safely made as it is sustainable. Each sofa is crafted with a mix of BioFoam and USA-made foam, without any flame retardants, PFAS, or harmful chemicals. Plus, everything’s made locally in Los Angeles, packaged in recycled cardboard, and free of any carbon footprint. Best of all though is how it’s soft enough for toddlers but durable enough even for adults. Available in six pieces and in six colors, there’s an unlimited amount of fun to have here—without any worry.

2. Figgy

Best For | Waterproof lining
Nontoxic Materials | CertiPUR-US certified foam, OEKO-TEX certified fabric
Price | $329+

Unlock your child’s imagination with Figgy. This multi-part couch includes four base cushions, two rectangles, and an option for an extra wedge (along with the chance to add waterproof liners to them all!). There are even expansion packs of additional wedges and rectangles, for creativity that knows no bounds. As for Figgy’s safety, the outside fabric is OEKO-TEX certified, the inside is made of low VOC foam, and the entire couch is free from BPA+BPS, PVC, phthalates, and formaldehyde. Made by two parents, these play couches are known to be “easy to clean up, fit in any living space, and infinitely versatile.” They truly have thought of it all.

3. Kozy Couch

Best For | Additional accessories
Nontoxic Materials | CertiPUR-US certified foam
Price | $269+

Let’s just say the Kozy Couch lives up to its name: It’s endlessly soft and supportive yet sturdy enough for all kinds of play. We like that the outside fabric is fully machine-washable for any spills or stains (because, you know, toddlers), and that there’s a second inside cover for added protection. The Kozy Couch comes with two square cushions and one triangle cushion in one out of seven colors, but you can always opt for the Double Kozy or accessory packs, too. (The Double Kozy Couch is currently on sale for less than $300—entertain two kiddos for the price of one!) Now we just need to find the same but for adults…

4. Roo & You

Best For | Buildable sets
Nontoxic Materials | CertiPUR-US certified foam, OEKO-TEX certified velveteen
Price | $220+ USD

Roo & You is a family-owned small business based in Canada. What first began as a brand for silicone toys expanded into play couches when the founders’ own children were in need of kid-friendly couch cushions to play with—and that’s what the popular Joey collection is today. These play sets come in nearly a dozen styles for your child to pick from, from a modular ball pit to trapezoidal cushions, and the colors range from neutrals to bold (check out the Joey x The Wiggles collection for the brightest options!). All Joey products are crafted with CertiPUR certified foam and without ozone depleters, flame retardants, and heavy metals. Enjoy free shipping across Canada, and in the contiguous US on orders over $75 CAD.

5. Stylized Nest

Best For | Outdoor & gifted play couches
Nontoxic Materials | CertiPUR certified Canadian foam
Price | $180+

If you’ve ever wanted to gift something special to your little ones, we imagine a custom-made Stylized Nest play couch may be at the top of the list. Every sofa here is made-to-order, with up to 15 color choices, the choice to add handles, etc., and everything’s made in-house in Canada to ensure fair wages and conditions. Even the certiPUR certified foam—made without any off-gassing, flame retardants, or CFCs—is manufactured and cut locally. As a bonus, Stylized Nest offers outdoor-friendly sets, thanks to the waterproof canvas fabric that can withstand everyday temperatures and 500+ hours of UV protection. Whatever your child dreams of, they can build it indoors or outdoors.

Featured image is from Brentwood Home

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As any parent or caregiver knows, babies sleep…a lot, and good thing, because you’ll need your rest too!! 👶💤 It’s vital to ensure your little one has a safe crib to rest, grow, and develop in. Sadly nearly all traditional cribs contain flame retardants that cause the airborne release of VCOs. This off-gassing harmfully impacts the human endocrine, immune, reproductive, and nervous systems and can linger for many months.

The healthiest, safest cribs for your babies and toddlers are free of VOCs, lead, formaldehyde, and other toxic chemicals, and have been third-party tested (think GREENGAURD GOLD, and ASTM, JMPA, or CPSIA certs!), crafted with sustainable materials and built to be convertible over time so you can use them beyond the infant years.

Pair your new nursery furniture with an organic crib mattress and snuggle your little one in organic baby clothes for the best rest.

Best Overall | Most Affordable

Also available at: Target, Pottery Barn, Crate & Barrel

4. Stokke Sleepi

Ethics | FSC certified materials, nontoxic finish
Materials | Solid European beechwood
Price | $549—$849

The Stokke Sleepi crib is designed to be the centerpiece of your nursery. With a soft oval design and convertible details that can adjust its height and access points, this piece of furniture is meant to help your little one sleep safely from their first nights all the way through Kindergarten. The sturdy European beechwood is sustainably sourced and sealed with nontoxic finish. (For small spaces, check out the mini version!)

5. Snuzkot

Ethics | Sustainably sourced wood, free of MDF, chipboard or veneer
Materials | Solid wood and stainless steel
Price | £379

For our UK readers, award-winning convertible crib Snuzkot is a stylish and safe choice. This cutie crib comes in a variety of nontoxic, safe finishes that are sure to work in any nursery. With free UK next day delivery, free returns, and a host of accessories, sleep aids, and furniture that complement the style, this crib is sure to be a favorite for years to come.

Also available at: Target, Kohls

Featured image from Nestig

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Babies sleep upwards of 10 to 20 hours per day, and this time is significant for their development, which is why the mattresses that they sleep on matter.

Traditional mattresses are made with polyurethane foam (which comes from petroleum) and are often soaked or sprayed with toxic fire retardants, such as formaldehyde or benzene. Crib mattresses are often coated in vinyl, which is waterproof but contains chemical plasticizers that leach and can be inhaled.

Because babies under two years of age are particularly vulnerable to environmental toxins, reducing chemical exposure and prioritizing a mattress with natural ingredients is essential. While there are a lot of organic crib mattress brands on the market—from niche organic cotton crib mattress brands to affordable organic crib mattress lines from larger manufacturers—here are nine sustainable brands making the best nontoxic crib mattresses for your little ones.

While you’re on the hunt for the best crib mattress, don’t forget to get a nontoxic crib! (We’ve got also you covered for organic crib sheets for your new organic baby mattress, and organic baby clothes while you’re at it!) Need your own mattress upgrade? Head here for our guide to the best affordable eco-friendly mattresses.

Best Overall | Most Affordable

1. Naturepedic

Natural & Nontoxic | Organic cotton, sugarcane PLA fibers
Sizes | Baby, mini, oval, twin
Ships To | Contiguous US & Canada
Price | Starts at $249

Naturepedic offers not one, not two, but three crib mattresses for your little one. Yet regardless of which you choose, they’re all 100 percent organic and waterproof. The waterproofing element is made from food-grade polyethylene that still meets fire safety and food contact standards. For maximum safety, Naturepedic’s mattresses are GOTS, MADE SAFE, and GREENGUARD GOLD certified. Enjoy a lifetime limited warranty and a 30-day money-back guarantee.

Naturepedic Review | “My daughter loves sleeping in her crib and I think the mattress has everything to do with it. The outer covering is very easy to wash and put back on.“—Janelle, verified buyer

2. Saatva

Natural & Nontoxic | Organic cotton, natural latex, eucalyptus fibers, recycled steel coils
Sizes | Dual-sided crib mattress, kids, twin
Ships To | Contiguous US
Price | $355

Saatva is a leading disruptor in the mattress industry. All of Saatva’s products are made with plant-based materials and crafted in the USA. The Saatva Crib Mattress is essentially two beds in one, with one side focused on double-firm support for babies and the other with firm support for toddlers. Plus, the mattress is GREENGUARD GOLD, Cradle-To-Cradle, and OEKO-TEX certified, and treated with a water-repellent finish.

Saatva Review | “My husband and I shopped around for awhile for a crib mattress, which was a very daunting task—lots of options out there to set doubt in your mind about which is best for your child. Based on what to look for in our research we found that this was the best option!”—Lauren, verified reviewer (Read more reviews)

3. Avocado

Natural & Nontoxic | Organic cotton, organic latex, organic wool
Sizes | Dual-sided crib mattress, kids, twin
Ships To | US
Price | Starts at $349

Avocado, a leading name in the mattress industry, has created some of the most organic, sustainable, and well-crafted crib mattresses around. These baby beds are handmade at a GOTS and GOLS organic certified factory in Los Angeles with safe and natural materials—including organic cotton, wool, and latex. Avocado’s mattress makes our list for its organic ingredients and comfort. (I’ve literally napped on my daughter’s crib mattress because it’s that dreamy.) It’s also dual-sided for two levels of firmness to transition from baby to toddler stage. With a 25-year warranty, a 30-night trial, and a range of price points, this B Corp touts the very best.

Avocado Review | “Love that it’s non toxic and it’s so comfortable. Probably more comfortable than my bed. The fabric is so soft and the quality is great. Smells fresh too!”—Melissa T., verified buyer (Read more reviews)

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4. Brentwood Home

Natural & Nontoxic | Organic cotton
Sizes | Dual-sided crib mattress, kids, twin
Ships To | US
Price | $349

Brentwood Home’s waterproof crib mattress is designed for worry-free sleep. The recyclable PETE core is 90 percent air for breathability, includes two sides for babies and toddlers, and has an organic waterproof liner and removable cover. (The team has truly thought of it all!) Brentwood’s baby and kids’ mattresses are GREENGUARD GOLD certified, climate-neutral, and vegan—so it’s as safe for the planet as it is for your bundle of love.

Brentwood Home Review | “Couldn’t be happier with it! Makes me feel so much better knowing my child isn’t breathing in harmful chemicals from the old mattress and sleeping comfortably now.”—Kimberly C., verified buyer (Read more reviews)

5. Organic Dream

Natural & Nontoxic | Organic cotton
Sizes | Standard, mini, Pack and Play
Ships To | Contiguous US
Price | Starts at $80

Organic Dream makes crib mattresses in the USA from high quality materials that are GREENGUARD GOLD certified and hypoallergenic. The washable, breathable mattresses come with two stages of firmness to easily transition from infant to toddler sleep support. The #1 Pediatrician recommended mattress, the organic material is clean and free from
pesticides, fertilizers, and toxic chemicals. Your baby will rest easy so you can, too.

Organic Dream Review | “So good we had to get a second one for our little nephew that just arrived.” —Angela A. (Read more reviews)

6. Colgate

Natural & Nontoxic | Natural cotton, eco-friendly foam
Sizes | Crib mattress, mini, bassinet
Ships To | US
Price | Starts at $30

Colgate’s mattresses are as affordable as they are accessible, found at chains like Target and Bed Bath & Beyond. With various options, you can choose from the natural cotton crib mattresses or the foam mattresses made from plant oils and eco-friendly materials. Colgate mattresses are made in the USA, CertiPUR-US and GREENGUARD GOLD certified, and water- and tear-resistant (and some are baby/toddler adaptable, too). These baby mattresses check all the boxes.

Colgate Review | “We received the mattress and were able to put it in the crib right away. The mattress is really firm and will hold up very well…The extra money is worth it!”—Britney, verified purchaser

7. Nest Bedding

Natural & Nontoxic | Organic cotton, wool, & latex
Sizes | Crib mattress, kids, twin
Ships To | US & Canada
Price | $700

For the sweetest (and safest) dreams, Nest Bedding’s organic crib Stork mattress checks all the boxes. The latex, cotton, and wool used in Nest’s mattresses are GOTS, GOLS, and GREENGUARD GOLD certified—and production takes place at an eco-factory in northern California. Nest also offers oval-sized crib mattresses upon request, so your child can enjoy the best wherever they rest. While the price is a bit higher than most, you can sign up for zero percent APR budget-friendly financing.

Nest Bedding Review | “My little girl [loves] going to bed. She literally cannot wait to go to sleep on her Nest Bedding crib mattress at night…It has been great for her as she sleeps a little hot. Amazing product and we couldn’t be happier.”—Chris (Read more reviews)

8. Lullaby Earth

Natural & Nontoxic | Polyurethane-free foam
Sizes | Dual-sided crib mattress
Ships To | US
Price | $179

Lullaby Earth’s dual-stage mattress will have your baby sleeping soundly for years to come. Its lightweight core is made with 50 percent foam, and the waterproof surface is made with food-grade polyethylene (both of which are entirely recyclable!). It’s both MADE SAFE and GREENGUARD GOLD certified, and crafted without flame retardants, toxic chemicals, polyurethane foam, and more. Safe, sustainable, and stylish enough for any nursery or bedroom.

Lullaby Earth Review | “I have 4 kids, and this mattress is better than any cheap one we have tried. It’s comfortable, holds its shape, and fits great in the crib or toddler bed. Don’t hesitate- the customer service is excellent too!”—jenn4kids, Target review

9. Essentia

Natural & Nontoxic | Natural foam and latex, organic cotton
Sizes | Standard
Ships To | Contiguous US
Price | $699

Essentia‘s LaLa Organic Crib Mattress is ahead of the class when it comes to clean certifications. Their natural memory foam mattresses are GOLS and GOTS certified, as well as nontoxic, ethically sourced, and sustainably made. Designed to support and cradle your little one without restricting blood flow or emitting allergens, these thoughtfully made mattresses are vegan, cruelty free, and biodegradable to boot!

Essentia Review | “Love love it! My 18 month old daughter likes to sleep on her belly with her knees tucked up, and as soon as we switched to this mattress she had fewer night wake ups. I love the quality and love how comfortable it is for my little girl!”—Sophie S., Verified Buyer

Featured image is from Brentwood Home

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