Goal For The Green

Green bedding is the next hot trend amongst buyers in the market. After researching and real time study, it has been proved that organic bedding is one of the best practical solutions for a green change. Eco-friendly bedding like bamboo bedding is made of natural materials and ingredients, which makes it easy to dispose and these can be recycled without a hitch.

Bedding manufactured using dyes, chemicals and plastic constituents are not easy to dispose or recycle. This issue has also created hassles for recycling centers to process these bedding containing hazardous elements. Thus, it is a mandate that you consider the environment and health factor next time you purchase a bed sheet or other bedding item.

Below are the top questions and buying tips that you need to get answers to, before you buy green bedding of any brand…

Hunter Douglas Bedding (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Is the bedding eco-friendly in real ?

Just because the organic bedding is labeled as ‘Eco-friendly’ does not mean that it really is one. Be cautious of the imitation! There are few fake companies that not even utilize 5% of natural material to create the bedding and utilize 95% of the chemicals. This could be dangerous. These bedding will not give you any green benefit and can rather harm your health. You need to check the brand history and product sourcing & making to the core. Try to be more aware about the materials to be incorporated.

How was it manufactured?

Why you would require learning about production procedures? It is very important that the bedding you choose is not only made up of environmentally friendly material but is also manufactured using green ways. Bedding manufacturers might use certain methods of production that can harm the environment. It defeats the aim of buying organic bedding. So, ensure that the brand you opted uses greener methods of production and do not harm the planet and surroundings in any manner.

How much is the life of the bedding?

As you are investing your hard earned money in this purchase, you must give priority to the comfort and durability. Ensure that the bedding meets your needs and comfort requirement. For instance, if you frequently suffer from allergies or have discomfort while you slumber due to night sweat and hot flashes. You can opt for bamboo bedding that has natural properties to regulate the moisture and fight against germs and allergens. Also, ascertain that the bedding is made using durable and quality material that will not disappoint you in a long run.

So, being aware with answers of the above stated queries, you can definitely make a best buy that is healthy for you and the planet.

This post is provided by Dana Smith.  She is an avid user of bamboo bedding and believes that using eco-friendly bedding is the best way to go green and experience a siesta on the lap of Mother Nature.

In the Valcucine Milan Brera space, during the Milan Design Week – April 9-13, 2013, 10:00Am-10:00PM, it will be possible to enjoy a direct experience of the elements that have always strongly distinguished Valcucine’s DNA: the handicraft expertise of the workmanship, the information that accompanies the company’s transparency, the research and analysis into materials and superior quality that make Valcucine special and unique.

In a previous post of mine, A 100% Recyclable Kitchen  you will notice the rigorous, minimalist, ergonomic design of the Invitrum kitchens. The attention to eco-sustainability lives in perfect harmony with natural materials and with precious handicraft workmanship, as you will notice in the video below.

No other company in the world can boast units as special as those produced by Valcucine. Technology and craftsmanship coupled together with the special attention to details are some of  the secrets that make Valcucine’s products fully resistant and reliable as years go by, guaranteeing their long life and use.

Wall units and those with coplanar, sliding doors are inspired by and designed following the concept of lightness. They offer a revolutionary interpretation of kitchen ergonomics and the Invitrum base units are the first 100% recyclable base units in glass and aluminum. The Living Valcucine base units make it possible to harmonize the design of the living room area with that of the kitchen. With the option to use the copious cupboard unit that has coplanar sliding doors, it is now possible to customize your kitchen and make it totally unique by means of an artistic and handicraft decor.

While the clean and ergonomic design may not suit everyone’s taste, one thing is certain, it is beautiful, and it is green.  You now have the option to purchase, assemble, disassemble and reuse your 100% recyclable kitchen. It is a wise investment to be able to take your kitchen with you when or if you move, making it money well spent and greenbacks in your wallet.

For more than 40 years, General Kinematics equipment solutions, has pioneered the application of vibratory separation through products such as their FINGER-SCREEN™ and DE-STONER® Air Classifier, both which efficiently sort and separate recyclables using low energy and low labor requirements.

English: A schematic of a sorting machine for domestic waste, based on an image in the book “Energie en grondstoffen in de toekomst” by Robbin Kerrod. The machine can be used in countries where non-organicly degradable, unsorted (at the source) domestic waste is placed in trash bags and picked up by the local garbage men. Permission was granted by Robin Kerrod for the use of the image. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

General Kinematics can help you get started in efficiently recovering recyclable materials through their proven vibratory, mechanical, optical, and manual sorting systems.  Their equipment is superior and is designed to quickly divert valuable material from waste. GK is available around the world, so no matter which markets your company serves, they can provide the highest level of support and know-how available.

GK uses the latest technology combined with the most knowledgeable applications and technical engineers in the industry to create new products and solutions for solving your processing issues. They also  design complete systems for material recovery, or they will work with your system provider to supply their proven vibratory sorting solutions to best increase your sorting efficiency.

You may be asking-  What do you do once you collect all this material?

As more and more counties, cities, corporations, and individuals are finding the value in the collection and recovery of renewable resources through recycling, new processing and environmental challenges emerge. General Kinematics, is uniquely positioned to help you create new solutions to solve the most difficult processing problems, and increase your overall recovery rate and profits.

There is no need to look any further than GK Recycling, for the best in recycling recovery equipment. General Kinematics, combines innovative technologies with the production process insight and creativity to deliver engineered solutions that enhance your production processes. They strive to  provide their customers a competitive advantage. You can be assured that, General Kinematics has the expertise and knowledge to respond to your objectives for efficient, dependable processing packages, and for processing bulk materials. GK solutions takes pride in the fact that they can heat, cool, coat, convey, feed, elevate, agglomerate, grind, and so much more.  Best of all, they can do all of this while reducing energy consumption, maintenance, and downtime for their customers.

Look to General Kinematics for all your vibrating equipment and machinery.  They offer the best there is in Foundry equipment, Recycling equipment, Mining equipment, Bulk Processing equipment, and Part and Services.  They take pride in helping you turn your investments into profits, while offering you superior quality products. They are working toward creating many more green tomorrows for everyone.