If your idea of eco-friendly bedding only includes lightweight organic cotton sheets (in earthy tones) and pricey bamboo sets, it’s time to expand the list. Why? For one thing bamboo is heavily debated as eco-friendly bedding. There are certainly some bamboo options that are made without heavy processing and those would get a green stamp of approval, but there are also versions that have been so chemically-processed to get to their soft state that it’s hard to say if they’re any greener than their conventional cotton counterparts. And when it comes to organic cotton, if you think a variety of patterns and feels don’t exist, you’re missing out.

As things get chillier, one of the best under-mentioned eco-friendly bedding options is organic flannel, which is made from woven organic cotton. It’ll hold up to colder temperatures and help you resist the urge to reach for the thermostat (and every time you say no to that you’ll save big bucks). The Organic Charcoal Flannel Bedding from Gaiam is one of our favorites for its luxe materials and its far from New Age-y look. Click here to read more

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