United Nations Special Rapporteur on human rights Elisa Morgera on Monday presented a new report to the General Assembly calling for the criminalization of spreading disinformation regarding the climate crisis, as well as a complete ban on fossil fuel lobbying and advertising by the industry.
In The imperative of defossilizing our economies report, Morgera argues that the United States, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom and other rich fossil fuel countries are legally bound by international law to phase out gas, oil and coal by the end of the decade, in addition to compensating communities for the harms caused.
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“There is no scientific doubt that fossil fuels (coal, gas and oil) are the main cause of climate change, and the main driver of other planetary crises – biodiversity loss, toxic pollution, inequalities and mass human rights violations. Several United Nations mechanisms have already identified an international human rights obligation to phase out fossil fuels and related subsidies,” the report says.
Morgera, a global environmental law professor at the University of Strathclyde in Scotland, argues that fossil fuel exploration, investments and subsidies should all be banned, along with gas flaring, fracking, oil sands and “false tech solutions.”
A protest against “clean coal” outside the Victorian Parliament House in Melbourne, Australia on Dec. 10, 2013. John Englart / Flickr
“Despite overwhelming evidence of the interlinked, intergenerational, severe and widespread human rights impacts of the fossil fuel life cycle… these countries have and are still accruing enormous profits from fossil fuels, and are still not taking decisive action,” Morgera said, as The Guardian reported.
Indigenous Peoples, island nations and other vulnerable communities are facing the most serious and compounding harms from the extraction and use of fossil fuels and the climate crisis, while benefiting the least.
The report highlights overwhelming evidence of the far-reaching, cumulative damage wrought by big oil and fossil fuel byproducts like plastics and fertilizers on nearly all human rights, including the right to life, health, food, water, housing, education, livelihoods, information and self-determination.
“Despite these legal clarifications, and the recognition of the need for a fossil fuel phaseout in the international climate change regime and the Pact for the Future, fossil fuel extraction and use are projected to increase. This is despite the significant progress made in decarbonizing the energy sector: in 2023, renewables provided 30 per cent of global electricity supply, and scientific evidence points to the feasibility of a 100 per cent global reliance on renewable energy, including leapfrogging opportunities for developing countries and for workers,” the report says.
Morgera says the “defossilization” of entire economies is necessary to address the universal and escalating harms caused by fossil fuels in all sectors, including finance, food, tech, politics and media.
Morgera said international human rights law requires nations to inform citizens of the harm fossil fuels cause, and that the best way to tackle the climate crisis is to phase them out.
People are also entitled to know that the fossil fuel industry, its partners and supporters have been obstructing the knowledge of its culpability for six decades by disseminating falsehoods while interfering with meaningful climate action by attacking activists and climate scientists and taking over democratic gatherings like the UN climate conventions.
“Extensive research has documented the fossil fuel sector’s evolving strategies to keep the public uninformed about the severity of climate change and about the role of fossil fuels in causing it (‘the playbook’). This has undermined the protection of all human rights that are negatively impacted by climate change for over six decades,” the report said.
Morgera said lobbying and fossil fuel advertising must be banned, greenwashing must be criminalized and penalties for attacking climate advocates must be enforced.
Threats of drought, desertification, sea-level rise, flooding and other impacts related to the climate crisis are increasingly impacting communities around the world. This is in addition to water scarcity, air pollution, forced displacement of Indigenous Peoples and biodiversity loss.
At the same time, the fossil fuel industry and petrochemical companies have seen huge profits while benefiting from tax avoidance schemes, taxpayer subsidies and receiving undue protection by way of international investment law while refusing to address economic inequalities and reduce energy poverty.
According to the report, oil and gas companies in 2023 earned $2.4 trillion in profits worldwide and coal companies made $2.5 trillion.
Getting rid of fossil fuel subsidies alone would lower emissions by as much as 10 percent by 2030.
Morgera said land that has been unjustly appropriated for use by fossil fuel companies should be remediated, cleaned up and returned to its rightful owners if they so desire, or they should receive fair compensation.
“Indigenous Peoples, people of African descent and peasants have faced evictions and displacement without adequate compensation, violence, and legal intimidation, with access restrictions and environmental degradation of their territories by fossil fuel operations, terminating alternative livelihoods, for instance in adjacent grazing areas. Decommissioning and site reclamation (dismantling and removing fossil-fuel extraction, processing and storage infrastructure) can leave residual pollutants in the soil and water, hindering the restoration of ecosystems, agricultural productivity and water safety for human consumption for generations,” Morgera said in the report.
The report presents the human rights argument for decisive political action to reduce the devastating impacts of the climate crisis, reported The Guardian. Morgera’s recommendations prioritize people’s basic rights over the benefits and profits reaped by a small minority of the world’s population.
“Paradoxically what may seem radical or unrealistic – a transition to a renewable energy-based economy – is now cheaper and safer for our economics and a healthier option for our societies,” Morgera told The Guardian. “The transition can also lead to significant savings of taxpayers’ money that is currently going into responding to climate change impacts, saving health costs, and also recouping lost tax revenue from fossil fuel companies. This could be the single most impactful health contribution we could ever make. The transition seems radical and unrealistic because fossil fuel companies have been so good at making it seem so.”
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A durable set of eco-friendly dinnerware is a solid ingredient for a sustainably set table! But…
What is Sustainable Dinnerware?
Well looking for secondhand and vintage dinnerware is always a good start, whether that’s your grandmother’s porcelain dining sets or a pre-loved set of colorful plates and bowls at your local thrift store.
Another great place to look is estate sales. You can likely find full sets of dinnerware! If none of those options are available to you (or your just not finding something you love) you can check out a site like Etsy Used or Chairish.
*Important note on secondhand dinnerware: the FDA started regulating the use of lead in dinnerware in 1971. So you might want to avoid any dinnerware produced before 1971, unless it’s just for display!
Here are some qualities to look for when shopping for new sustainable dinnerware:
Sustainably sourced materials: such as responsibly-harvested bamboo and recycled glass.
Quality: when it comes to products you’re going to potentially use and wash daily, durability is an important factor to keep in mind. Also consider your lifestyle! Perhaps glass and porcelain aren’t the best choices if you have little ones, or you tend to drop things often. (Guilty!!)
Usefulness: You might also want to consider if you will be hand-washing or dishwashing your dinnerware. Some materials are too fragile for the dishwasher, so consider if you’ll have the time (and willingness) to hand wash them all the time. Because part of sustainability is that you’ll actually use the products and they won’t just sit and collect dust!
Ethical production: this could look like transparent local manufacturing or artisan-made and fair trade. In any case, an ethical dinnerware brand would prioritize fair living wages for the workers, ensure safe healthy conditions (this includes no toxic chemicals used in production!) and go above and beyond to consider the wellbeing of the people who work for them and/or produce their products.
Ownership and Equity: this means looking at who owns and profits from the brands we’re supporting; if a brand is owned by a person of color, it will be indicated in their description below (BIPOC-owned stands for Black, Indigenous, Person of Color-owned and WOC-owned stands for Woman of Color-owned).
Your Values: you may have other elements you look for in a brand, such as traditional craft preservation. Or perhaps it’s really important to you that a brand is giving back to their local community.
Where to Find Eco-Friendly Dinnerware
The eco-friendly tableware and sustainable dinnerware brands featured below meet at least one (though most of them meet several) of the above criteria.
In this roundup, you’ll find sustainable pottery (including ceramic plates, sustainable mugs, and more), recycled glassware, artisan-made ethical dinnerware, and everything in between to suit your needs. I hope that this variety of brands will help you set the table, whether that’s for fancy dinner parties, Friday night pizza, or something in between.
This article features affiliates and partners. As always, we only feature brands that meet strict standards for sustainability that we love — and that we think you’ll love too!
1. Zungleboo
Lightweight, shatterproof, and made from corn starch + bamboo fiber, Zungleboo creates family-friendly and eco-friendly dinnerware!
Their versatile plant-based bowls and plates are also dishwasher and microwave safe, making them easy to care for no matter how busy mealtime is. As Zungleboo writes on their website, their sustainable dinnerware is “from real plants, for real life”.
Categories: Bowls, Plates
Conscious Qualities: Eco Materials, WOC-Owned
Price Range: $$
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2. Our Place
From the same brand that brought us their cult-favorite Always Pan, comes a gorgeous collection of non-toxic dinnerware and sustainable pottery.
Our Place has hand-painted main plates and side bowls made with recycled and virgin porcelain ceramic and dinner glasses handmade from recycled glass and colored with natural dyes.
Categories: Glassware, Bowls, Plates
Conscious Qualities: Eco Materials, Gives Back, WOC-Owned
Price Range: $$
3. Fable
Prioritizing timelessness and sustainability, Fable sources quality materials and simple designs that last the test of time.
The eco-minded dinnerware company partners with makers in Portugal, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the US that use conscious practices, like ethical employment, craftsmanship, and low-waste practices (like sourcing recycled clay).
Categories: Dinnerware, Drinkware, Cutlery, Serveware, and Decor
Conscious Qualities: Quality Craftsmanship, Low Waste Practices, Responsibly Sourced
Price Range: $$$
4. East Fork
East Fork’s ethically-made dinnerware and tableware is next level — their gorgeous sustainable ceramics, glassware, mugs, and other goods are exquisitely designed and built for durability.
Committed to creating local manufacturing jobs, all of East Fork’s eco-friendly pottery is made in Asheville, North Carolina and is working to center equity and inclusion throughout their business.
Categories: Plates, Bowls, Cups, Drinking Glasses, Flatware/Silverware,
Conscious Qualities: Locally-Made, Transparent Production
Price Range: $$$$
5. Urban Natural
Green home retailer Urban Natural has stunning eco-friendly tabletop goods from leading contemporary brands like Farmhouse Pottery and Ethnicraft.
The brands Urban Natural curates source natural materials, use time-honored processes, and take quality craftsmanship seriously.
Categories: Plates, Bowls, Cups & Mugs, Flatware
Conscious Qualities: Artisan Goods, Natural Materials, Locally and Ethically Made
Price Range: $$ – $$$
6. GOODEE
For artisanal plates that can elevate your tablescape, GOODEE is the answer.
From 100% porcelain stone ceramic plates hand-crafted in the ancient Japanese town of Arita and hand-painted plates made from Egyptian clay to marble patterned ecothylene® (upcycled BPA-free plastic) plates ideal for family-friendly daily wares, GOODEE has options for everyone.
Categories: Plates, Glassware, Cups & Mugs, Serving, Flatware
Conscious Qualities: Ethical Production, Craft Preservation
Price Range: $$$
7. Ekobo
Ekobo’s colorful eco-friendly dinnerware is available in a variety of colors and sizes, perfect for mixing and matching to create a unique sustainable table setting for any space.
The eco-friendly dinnerware from Ekobo is made from upcycled bamboo and the result is durable, dishwasher-safe, and non-toxic diningware.
Categories: Plates, Bowls, Cups, Trays, Baby Diningware
Conscious Qualities: Eco Materials
Price Range: $$
More Guides For An Eco-Friendly Kitchen:
Best Fair Trade and Eco-Friendly Tablecloths
Your Sustainable and Zero Waste Kitchen Guide
The Best Zero Waste Food Storage Options
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7 Ethical & Eco-Friendly Dinnerware Brands To Set Your Table Sustainably
Everyone wants to get a good night’s sleep, but conventional mattresses can often be full of questionable chemicals and synthetic materials — that you’ll be exposed to for one third of your day, every single day.
What Makes a Mattress Sustainable?
The materials matter most. A mattress made from certified organic cotton, wool, and natural latex is a fundamentally different product than one made from conventional foam and synthetic fibers.
Beyond materials, look for real transparency: does the company disclose exactly what they use, and where and how it’s manufactured? Vague claims like “eco-friendly” or “sustainably made” with no specifics are a red flag, not a green one.
Local, in-house manufacturing is also worth weighing, because a brand that owns its own factory (rather than outsourcing to an unnamed third party) generally has more direct visibility into its own labor and material sourcing, and more accountability if something’s wrong.
Mattress Materials to Look For (and Materials to Avoid)
Sustainable mattresses will be made from natural, non-toxic, and sustainably sourced materials, ideally backed by real certifications, not just marketing language.
Some eco-friendly materials to look out for:
- GOTS Certified Organic Cotton
- Sustainably sourced wool
- Natural Dunlop or Talalay Latex, ideally GOLS certified
- Non-toxic, water-based adhesives
The materials to be most cautious of are conventional polyurethane foam, plastics, and added chemical flame retardants — these are where the biggest health and environmental concerns tend to concentrate. That said, not all synthetic materials are equal: a foam that’s independently tested and certified (like CertiPUR-US®) can be a reasonably safer choice than an untested one, even if it’s not our top recommendation compared to natural latex. I’ll flag where a brand in this guide uses tested synthetic materials so you can weigh that tradeoff yourself.
Eco-Friendly Mattress Certifications to Know
Certifications add a layer of third-party accountability to a brand’s claims. Though none are perfect on their own, so it’s key to know what each one actually covers!
- GOTS Certified = the fabric (like the organic cotton cover) meets strict organic and safety standards, with labor protections built into the entire supply chain. This is the most rigorous certification for organic textiles specifically — but it’s fabric-specific, not a claim about the foam or latex inside.
- GOLS Certified = verifies that latex is made from certified organic latex, grown and processed to strict environmental and safety standards. A latex-specific certification, not a wood, fabric, or foam guarantee.
- Cradle to Cradle Certified (Gold) = evaluates a product across material health, circularity, clean air/climate, water/soil stewardship, and social fairness — one of the few certifications that can assess a whole mattress rather than a single material.
- GREENGUARD Gold Certified = the finished product was tested for low chemical emissions, including VOCs — the stricter tier of GREENGUARD certification.
- eco-INSTITUT Certified = a German certification measuring a material’s chemical emissions and verifying responsible sourcing — similar in spirit to GREENGUARD, but based in the EU.
- MADE SAFE® = screens against a list of thousands of chemicals known or suspected to harm human health. One of the more comprehensive certifications available, assessed at the product level.
- Rainforest Alliance Certified = verifies a product was produced in a socially, economically, and environmentally responsible way, particularly regarding forests and climate — commonly seen on natural latex specifically, since it’s often applied to rubber tree sourcing.
- OEKO-TEX® = tests the finished textile for harmful substances. OEKO-TEX offers several distinct certification tiers (STANDARD 100 being the most common), so it’s worth checking which specific OEKO-TEX label a brand holds.
- FSC Certified = wood-based materials (like a bed frame or wood mattress components) came from responsibly managed forests. Not a chemical-safety or textile certification.
- Fair Trade Certified = verifies that a factory meets standards for fair wages, safe working conditions, and ethical labor practices — a certification about how a product was made and by whom, not about the materials themselves.
Where to Find Eco-Friendly Mattresses
[Looking for bed frames too? Check out this guide.]
Note that some of the brands below are affiliates, meaning we’ll earn a commission at no additional cost to you if you choose to purchase through these links. As always, all brands meet rigorous criteria for sustainability and are brands we love — and that we think you’ll love too!
1. Savvy Rest
Best for fully customizable organic mattresses (even side-by-side for couples)
Based In: US | Made In: US
Conscious Qualities: GOTS-certified organic company and factories; organic wool, natural USDA- and GOLS- certified Dunlop or Cradle to Cradle Gold-certified Talalay latex and organic cotton
Price: $1199-$4799
One of the more standout features of Savvy Rest is their ability to customize your mattress to fit your needs. If you’re a couple, they can even customize each side. This B Corp also designs non-toxic furniture, including bed frames to complete your bedroom set.
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2. Avocado
Best for organic mattresses with nearly every possible certification
Based In: US | Made In: US
Conscious Qualities: Climate-neutral; No chemical retardants; Eco-Institut certified, sustainably-sourced Dunlop latex, GOTS-certified cotton and wool from their own sheep herd; Handcrafted in their own local GOTS-certified factories; Fair Trade, Greenguard Gold and Made Safe, and B-Corp certified
Price: $279-$3,339
Avocado is leading the way in sustainability efforts as far as mattress brands go. They offer a variety of eco-friendly mattresses to choose from depending on your needs, as well as crib mattresses and various household goods. They also have a 1-year trial to ensure you have ample opportunity to try their sustainable mattresses out before you commit.
3. My Green Mattress
Best for a full family lineup, crib to child and basic to luxury adult mattresses
Based In: US | Made In: US (Willowbrook, IL)
Conscious Qualities: GOTS-Certified Organic Cotton & Wool, GOLS-Certified Organic Latex, GREENGUARD Gold Certified, MADE SAFE® Certified
Price: $399 (Crib) – $2,399 (Cal King)
My Green Mattress handcrafts their entire lineup — crib, kids, and two adult tiers — in their own Illinois factory.
Their Natural Escape is the most luxurious pick, with extra latex cushioning for a plusher feel, while the Kiwi Organic Mattress offers that same organic cotton, wool, and latex construction in their standard everyday option. For kids, the Pure Eco Organic Kids Mattress is a lower-profile design made to fit bunk beds and trundle beds, and for babies, the Emily Organic Crib Mattress takes a firmer, simpler approach suited to safe infant sleep. All four come with a 365-night trial.
4. PlushBeds
Best for highly customizable non-toxic mattresses
Based In: US | Made In: US
Conscious Qualities: USDA-certified organic cotton, wool, and latex; GOTS organic cotton and wool; OEKO-TEX certified latex; FSC- Control Union- and Greenguard certified; ethical in-house production; sources ethically harvested materials
Price: $300-$2000
Plushbeds has almost every certification one could want in a sustainable mattress company. They have been making handcrafted mattresses for over a decade in GOTS and GOLS-certified factories. One notable initiative from Plushbeds is that they also provide annual scholarships to students working in environmental fields.
5. Spindle
Best for an affordable, family-run organic option
Based In: US | Made In: US
Conscious Qualities: family-run company, OEKO-TEX certified organic Dunlop latex, organic cotton, organic wool; no chemical fire retardants, rubber, or VOCS; donates 10% of proceeds to environmental organizations
Price: $1500-$1800
Spindle is a fourth-generation family-run company that deeply values their customers. Thanks to their direct-to-consumer model, they can offer high-quality sustainable mattresses at a competitive price. Like many of these companies, they offer a 365-day trial and a 10-year warranty. Spindle also donates one mattress per every 10 mattresses sold.
6. Medley
Best for a simple, no-frills organic latex mattress
Based In: US | Made In: US (Illinois)
Conscious Qualities: GOLS-Certified Organic Latex, Organic Cotton Cover, Natural Wool Barrier, 20-Year Warranty
Price: $1,895 – $3,495
Medley’s mattress keeps things simple: a single, GOLS-certified organic latex core (a minimum of 95% certified organic raw material, per GOLS’ standard) wrapped in a natural wool barrier and a quilted organic cotton cover handcrafted in an Illinois factory. The perfect addition to the furniture company’s non-toxic beds.
7. Saatva
Best for a luxury innerspring feel (not a fully organic build)
Based In: US | Made In: US (New Jersey, plus a nationwide factory network)
Conscious Qualities: CertiPUR-US® Certified Foam, OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 Certified Bedding, Recycled Steel Coils, No Fiberglass or Chemical Flame Retardants, Solar-Powered Factory
Price: Saatva Classic starts at $2,729 (Queen; varies by size)
Saatva’s best-selling Classic Mattress is a luxury innerspring, not an all-organic build — worth knowing upfront if you’re comparing it to the fully GOTS/GOLS-certified options elsewhere in this guide. Its cover uses organic cotton, and rather than fiberglass or chemical flame retardants, Saatva uses a natural plant-based thistle pulp and organic wool flame barrier. The coils are made from recycled, triple-tempered steel, and the base panels use REPREVE® recycled polyester (removing the equivalent of four plastic bottles per Queen mattress made).
Where Saatva differs most from the rest of this guide: their foam is CertiPUR-US® certified rather than natural latex — a meaningful synthetic-foam certification (tested for VOCs, flame retardants, heavy metals), but not the same as the GOLS-certified organic latex used by brands like Medley or My Green Mattress. Saatva does offer a separate GREENGUARD Gold and eco-INSTITUT certified natural latex mattress line for shoppers who want a fully natural core, so it’s worth specifying which Saatva mattress you’re looking at rather than assuming the flagship Classic and the natural latex line share the same materials.
Saatva also operates a solar-powered New Jersey factory, plants trees through a partnership with Evertreen (23,000 to date), and is an early member of the Sustainable Furnishings Council.
8. Birch
Best for affordable organic mattresses
Based In: US | Made In: US
Conscious Qualities: Fair Trade certified factory; sustainable supply chain; GOTS-certified organic cotton, organic birch wool, 100% natural Talalay latex; free of chemical fire retardants
Price: $1299-$2899
Birch handcrafts mattresses locally in the US from a variety of sustainable materials, with ergonomic pressure relief technology. They sell online and at numerous storefronts nationally. Their 100-day trial period and 25-year warranty take the risk out of trying these eco-friendly mattresses.
9. Naturepedic
Best for organic mattresses across every age, from baby to adult
Based In: US | Made In: US
Conscious Qualities: GOTS-certified cotton and wool, GOLS-certified latex; manufactures in their own factories in the US; Greenguard Gold, Rainforest Alliance, Made Safe, and FSC-certified; family-run company; 1% For The Planet member
Price: $259-$4799
Naturepedic designs wonderful organic mattresses for the whole family, from adult to baby size. Operating since 2003, this family-run company takes extra steps to produce toxic-chemical-free, luxury mattresses. They also sell online and in a variety of storefronts across the US.
10. Essentia
Best for a fully vegan, natural memory foam mattress
Based In: Canada | Made In: Canada
Conscious Qualities: 100% vegan, made in a certified organic factory, GOLS-certified organic Dunlop latex, GOTS-certified organic cotton; only natural memory foam mattress
Price: $649-$8790
Essentia offers four different eco-friendly collections tailored to your needs. Whether it’s spinal support, deeper sleep, or a custom design you’re after, Essentia likely has what you’re looking for. Each organic mattress is handcrafted in their GOTS and GOLS certified factory and comes with a 120-night trial.
You May Also Want to Check Out:
Your Ultimate Guide to Organic & Non-Toxic Bedding (15+ Brands!)
Eco-Friendly Bed Frames for a Sweet Sustainable Slumber
The Best Sustainable Furniture Brands To Complete Your Space
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10 Non-Toxic and Eco-Friendly Mattress Options for a Safer Sleep
People are particular about their pillows — just like our mattress, a good pillow determines whether or not we have a great night’s sleep. Unfortunately, many pillows are made with synthetic materials and toxic finishes. Thankfully, there are a number of brands creating non-toxic and eco-friendly pillows that you can feel better about, and sleep better with.
Whether you’re looking for a travel pillow, body pillow, or sleep pillow, one of the eco-friendly pillow brands below is bound to have what you’re looking for.
What Goes Into a Sustainable & Non-Toxic Pillow?
When deciding if a pillow is sustainable, transparency is key. In general, if sourcing, materials, or production methods are unclear, the company is most likely not a sustainable one.
A sustainable pillow will be made from eco-friendly, non-toxic materials. This means no harmful chemicals or synthetic materials. The materials used will be sustainable and responsibly sourced, such as organic cotton and natural dye.
Sustainable pillows, and brands, will most likely have one or more of the certifications listed below. These certifications verify that the materials and production methods a company is using comply with trusted global standards.
Additionally, sustainable pillow companies will produce their products in a way that doesn’t involve exploitative labor. They will implement production methods that are eco-friendly and ethical – benefitting both their workers and the planet.
Non-Toxic Pillow Materials to Look for — and Materials to Avoid
These are the kinds of materials to look for for sustainable non-toxic pillows:
- GOTS-certified organic cotton
- Sustainably sourced organic kapok fiber
- GOLS organic certified latex
- Responsibly sourced or organic certified wool
- TENCEL Lyocell
- Hemp
- Buckwheat hulls
These are the materials we’d avoid.
- Synthetic polyurethane foam or memory foam
- Synthetic latex
- Polyester
Certifications for Eco-Friendly Pillows
Certifications add a layer of third-party accountability to a brand’s claims — though none of them are perfect on their own, so it’s worth knowing what each one actually covers.
- GOTS Certified = the fabric (like an organic cotton pillowcase) meets strict organic and safety standards, with labor protections built into the entire supply chain. This is the most rigorous certification for organic textiles specifically.
- GOLS Certified = verifies that latex filling is made from certified organic latex, grown and processed to strict environmental and safety standards. A latex-specific certification.
- USDA Organic = confirms that a grown material (like cotton or wool) was produced without synthetic pesticides or GMOs. This is a raw-material certification, not a finished-product one and it doesn’t cover dyes, fillers, or manufacturing chemicals added afterward.
- OEKO-TEX Standard 100 = tests the finished textile for harmful substances. OEKO-TEX actually offers several distinct certification tiers (STANDARD 100 being the most common), so it’s worth checking which specific OEKO-TEX label a brand holds rather than assuming they’re all equivalent.
- GREENGUARD Gold Certified = the finished product was tested for low chemical emissions, including VOCs. This is the stricter tier of GREENGUARD certification.
- eco-INSTITUT Certified = a German certification measuring a material’s chemical emissions and verifying responsible sourcing — similar in spirit to GREENGUARD, but based in the EU.
- MADE SAFE® = screens against a list of thousands of chemicals known or suspected to harm human health. One of the more comprehensive certifications available, assessed at the product level.
- FSC Certified = wood or paper-based materials (like packaging or textiles like viscose) came from responsibly managed forests. Not a chemical-safety certification.
- Fair Trade Certified = verifies that a factory meets standards for fair wages, safe working conditions, and ethical labor practices. This is a certification about how a product was made and by whom, not about the materials themselves.
- FLOCERT = the certifying body behind Fairtrade International’s certification — a different organization from Fair Trade USA (which issues “Fair Trade Certified”). Both cover similar ground (fair wages, ethical labor, transparent supply chains), but they’re separate certifying bodies with their own standards, so don’t assume a “FLO-Cert” claim and a “Fair Trade Certified” claim mean the exact same thing.
Where to Find Eco-Friendly Pillows
Note that some of the brands below are affiliates, meaning we’ll earn a commission at no additional cost to you if you choose to purchase through these links. As always, all brands meet rigorous criteria for sustainability and are brands we love — and that we think you’ll love too!
1. Circadian
Tested by CL&S Editor, Elizabeth
Sustainable Materials: Organic cotton, organic wool, USA-grown buckwheat, Dunlop latex, Kapok fibers
Based In: USA | Made In: USA
Price: $89 – $269
Crafted in their own New Jersey workshop for over four decades, Circadian knows organic pillows. And with six distinct natural pillow options, Circadian’s range fulfills most sleeping needs, whether you’re a side sleeper or back sleeper and whether you sleep hot or wake up with neck pain.
I’ve been having neck pain for months — even going to physical therapy for it — and the buckwheat pillow has been one of the most helpful things I’ve tried to alleviate neck pain. I tried memory foam, I tried a side sleeper pillow, but the firmness of the buckwheat has been the trick for me.
2. Avocado
Based In: USA | Made In: USA
Sustainable Materials: No chemical retardants; organic GOTS-certified cotton and kapok fiber, GOLS organic certified latex
Price: $25-$199
Avocado is one of the leading brands for eco-friendly pillows. They are a climate neutral B-corp that sources their materials from their own Fair-Trade farms in India and Guatemala. Each pillow is handcrafted in their local GOTS-certified factories.
Plus, Avocado has the trusted certifications you want like Gold Certified vegan, Eco-Institut certified and Made Safe certified.
3. Savvy Rest
Based In: USA | Made In: USA
Sustainable Materials: Organic wool, natural USDA and GOLS-certified Dunlop or Talalay latex, organic cotton, organic kapok fiber, natural dye
Price: $29-$239
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Savvy Rest has a large selection of eco-friendly pillows, with eight different styles to choose from, including body and contour pillows. Savvy uses a variety of sustainable materials and even offers customizable filling options.
Savvy Rest is both a B Corp and a GOTS-certified organic company, as are their factories.
4. Coyuchi
Based In: USA | Made In: Sri Lanka
Sustainable Materials: GOLS Certified Organic Latex, GOTS certified Organic Cotton, sustainably sourced Down; reusable cloth bag packaging
Price: $68-$198
Coyuchi is a woman-owned, Made Safe Certified company. They produce four different types of organic latex pillows including a body pillow.
Coyuchi uses Fair-trade certified factories and a circular production process. They are also a 1% for the planet partner.
5. SOL Organics
Based In: US | Made In: India
Sustainable Materials: Certified 100% Organic cotton, 100% Canadian down, non-toxic dyes; pesticide & harmful chemical free, hypoallergenic
Price: $169
SOL Organics is a BIPOC-owned and family-run company. They are passionate about ethical production and only work with FLO, OEKO-TEX, GOTS, and Fair-Trade Certified manufacturers.
Responsibly made with care, you can sleep soundly on these sustainable down pillows.
6. Birch
Based In: USA | Made In: USA
Sustainable Materials: GOTS-certified organic cotton, organic birch wool, 100% natural Talalay latex, recycled polyester filling; chemical fire retardant free
Price: $75-$119
Birch offers two different non-toxic pillows. Their organic pillow comes with a 100 night trial and is Greenguard Gold and GOTS Certified.
Their eco-rest pillow is GOTS and Fair Trade certified. Both are handmade in a Fair Trade certified factory.
7. Sleep & Beyond
Based In: USA | Made In: Kyrgyzstan, India, China
Sustainable Materials: 100% natural or organic wool and latex; GOTS, Woolmark and OEKO-TEX Certified
Price: $49-$139
Sleep & Beyond is a BIPOC-owned company that offers nine different types of eco-friendly pillows, including a travel pillow. They have a handy comparison guide so you can easily find the best fit for you.
Sleep & Beyond produces everything in Fair-trade Certified and solar factories using zero waste production.
8. Buffy
Based In: USA | Made In: USA
Sustainable Materials: GRS or RCS certified BPA free Recycled PET filling, Eucalyptus Lyocell, hemp linen; packaging made from FSC certified recycled materials
Price: $49-$99
Buffy is best known for their “cloud-like” comforters but they also have an extensive pillow offering including travel pillows and body pillows.
Buffy is working toward closed loop and zero waste production and offsets their CO2 emissions.
9. Organic Textiles
Based In: USA
Sustainable Materials: 100% natural & organic latex, natural Australian wool, kapok fiber, natural down, GOTS and GOLS certified cotton
Price: $60-$117
Organic Textiles is a great company for finding sustainable pillows from a variety of materials. They even offer extra pillow fillings for a customisable feel.
All of their products are pesticide & toxic chemical free as well as hypoallergenic. Organic Textiles is Green America Approved Certified and uses Fair-Trade manufacturers.
10. Boll & Branch
Based In: USA | Made In: USA, India
Sustainable Materials: OEKO-TEX standard locally and responsibly sourced Down, 100% organic cotton, hypoallergenic synthetic down alternative; recycled packaging
Price: $58-$168
Another great husband and wife owned company is Boll & Branch. They offer harmful chemical free, non-toxic Down and Down alternative pillows.
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