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Memory foam mattresses are made of polyurethane foam, a petroleum based material that emits volatile organic compounds (VOCs) which can cause respiratory problems and skin irritation.  They also usually contain the flame retardant polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) which has been banned in Europe but is still used in Canada.  This chemical can accumulate in fat tissue, blood and breast milk and has been linked to cancer and nervous-system disorders.

Here at The Good Planet Company, we have done our research!

Our mattresses originate from forests and fields, not chemical factories.

Our mattresses are made of the sap from organically grown rubber trees by a simple, chemical-free process. The sap is collected and baked into durable pure rubber mattress. No petrochemical additives are required, so the resulting mattress is VOC-free, durable yet supremely supportive and comfortable.
Our mattresses are wrapped in a thin layer of naturally fire-retarding wool (no PBDEs here!) and finished with a luxurious certified organic cotton ticking.
Our mattresses are crafted right here in Canada, and have a proven longevity of 20-35 years.  And at the end of their long life, they are biodegradable!

The best thing of all… comfort.

Some memory foam companies might have you believe that their memory foam mattresses will soothe your back condition. The opposite is true… once your body heat warms the foam, you sink right into it… not a recipe for comfort!  Natural rubber on the other hand responds to your body weight so when you lie on your side, there is more weight at your shoulders and hips so those points will sink into the mattress while your lumbar spine is still properly supported.  When your spine is aligned you will reach the deeper levels of sleep and your body can begin to heal itself.

See for yourself… come in to The Good Planet Company and try out our five in-store display mattresses. We think you’ll be impressed.

We’re featuring our best deal ever on natural mattresses. But hurry, this promo has to end on October 31st!
Also, we have stories on Hollyhock, new inventory items, the evils of memory foam, Kiva, and lots more.

Stainless Steel

Wow!  Record breaking temperatures in Victoria this week!  A heatwave right across Canada!

Here are three products in our stainless steel collection to help you keep your cool, save you money, and keep you both hydrated and healthy.

(By the way, did you stop by and take our Greater Victoria Water Watch Coalition taste test last week? Good old Victoria tap water beat out bottled by a wide margin!)

Shiri is holding two of the great variety of stainless steel water bottles to be found in-store at The Good Planet Company.  Alain is showing off our brand new stainless steel popsicle molds and Brianna is displaying the same kind of indestructible stainless steel ice cube tray that grandma used to use.

We also have a great range of stainless steel containers, lunch kits, straws, compost buckets and more to choose from on-line and in-store.

Why Is Stainless Steel So Eco Friendly?

What do these great Good Planet Company products have in common?  They’re made of 100% high grade stainless steel. Completely safe for you and your family to drink from (No BPA or phthalates, they last forever, but are completely recyclable if you get tired of them after 1oo0 years!

Why Is Stainless Steel So Eco Friendly?

via A Wake-Up Story, by Healthy Child Healthy World.