Sustainable Bedding | Panda London Blog https://pandalondon.com Feel right at home Mon, 11 Dec 2023 15:06:16 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://pandalondon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/cropped-Panda-Icon-Logo-01-32x32.png Sustainable Bedding | Panda London Blog https://pandalondon.com 32 32 Unusual Ways to Keep Your Bamboo Bedding Clean https://pandalondon.com/unusual-ways-to-keep-your-bamboo-bedding-clean/ Wed, 15 Mar 2023 16:26:43 +0000 https://pandalondon.com/?p=198499

Is there anything better than diving into fresh bamboo bed sheets? Not really. Though keeping your bedding sparkling clean can feel like a lot of upkeep, and presides spinning them too many times is not great for the environment. The good news is that there are some surprisingly easy ways to keep bedtime fresh without much effort. Here are some unusual ways to take care of your bamboo bedding and enjoy clean, fresh sheets without the washing machine.

1) Do you shower before bed?

Let’s face it: sometimes, drumming up the energy to jump in the shower can be tough by the end of the day. It’s tempting to leave it till the morning and roll straight into bed. Enjoying a hot, steamy shower before bed is not only great for your kip, as it lowers your body temperature. Washing away the sweat and bacteria from the day can help keep your bedding clean and comfortable. Although bamboo bedding is naturally anti-bacterial and moisture-wicking, making sure your skin is nice and clean before getting into bed can help keep it feeling fresher for longer. It is also a perfect way to soothe the skin, relax and get set up for a deep, restorative, sparkling snooze.

P.S. Dry off with our naturally hypoallergenic, fluffy bamboo bath towels and make that end-of-day shower something to really look forward to.

2) How clean are your PJs?

Aside from bacteria on the skin, another culprit of dirty sheets could be your PJs. If you tend to chill out in your jim-jams for an hour before bed, it’s easy to acquire crumbs and other potential allergens to take to the bedroom. Regularly washing your PJs with your other clothes will help you feel fresh when you climb into bed and stop your luxurious bamboo bed set from picking up any odours. Wearing breathable PJs made from natural fabrics like bamboo can help keep bedtime fresh. They can help prevent sweating and overheating throughout the night, leading to sticky sheets over time.

3) Do you moisturise naturally?

If you love rubbing in some skin-loving moisturiser before bed, indulge away. Though make sure you choose your moisturisers carefully. Natural ingredients are far more bedtime friendly. Many oils and lotions can contain chemicals that make your bedding sticky and uncomfortable. Not only are natural products better for keeping bedtime fresh and the environment, but they are also far healthier for your skin. Our bamboo bed sets are organic and chemical-free, making sure you keep your moisturisers too will keep bedtime wonderfully natural.

4) How fresh is your mattress?

While you may not think your mattress needs cleaning, especially if you have our anti-bacterial, highly breathable hybrid bamboo mattress – actually a refresh once in a while can do bedtime a world of good. Our mattress comes with a removable bamboo cover, which can be washed every few months to freshen up your sleep. Wiping down the memory foam every six months can also help to keep bedtime ultra-hygienic. Our waterproof mattress protector will be your new best friend to protect your mattress from spillages. This can preserve the life of your mattress, and you can enjoy those coffees and croissants in bed without worry. Bring on weekend lie-ins.

Vintage Pink Bamboo Cover

5) How often do you wash your hair?

Another way to keep your bamboo bedding fresh, especially those silky, smooth pillowcases, is to make sure you give your hair a regular rinse. Our hair can attract a lot of bacteria from pollution and touching it throughout the day that when we lay our heads down transfers straight into our lovely fresh pillows. Just like your moisturisers, its best to keep your hair products as natural as possible. This stops any chemicals, grease or stickiness from ending up on your pillow. How often you wash your hair depends on your personal preferences and hair type, though bearing this in mind will help keep you and your bedtime feeling super fresh.

Final Tips

Fortunately, a bamboo bed set is the dream for fresh bedtimes. The natural material is thermoregulating, anti-bacterial and odour-resistant. This helps to prevent the sweat from overheating and any icky bacteria that can build up overnight and zap the joy out of your sleep. Another fabulous thing about your bamboo bedding is it gets softer and softer with every wash. So when you do pop it in for a spin bedtime gets even comfier. We do recommend washing your bed set at a planet-friendly 30 degrees and drying naturally if possible. Once a week will do the trick, though if you do miss a wash- by using these tips, you can rest assured your snuggling will stay sparkling.

For full details on how to love your bamboo bedding head over to our wash care page.

Sweet, sparkling, dreams.

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‘Christmas is in the heart’

It’s the most wonderful time of year, though, without bursting your bauble… it’s not always the most sustainable. The season to be jolly can be, well… the least joyful for our planet. Wildlife and Countryside reported that up to 114,000 tonnes of plastic packaging is thrown away every Christmas. That’s 3.3 million penguins in plastic waste! The good news is together, we can make a difference without losing the magic of the season. From eco-gifting to delicious vegan recipes, plenty of planet-friendly ways exist to get into the festive spirit! So grab yourself a mince pie and read on – here are five merry ideas for a sustainable Christmas.  

Green food for thought

A belly-busting 4 million Christmas dinners go to waste yearly in the UK. That’s over 2 million turkeys! Now, there is no need to go hungry; what’s Christmas without a food coma? However, being mindful about what you eat is a delicious way to make Christmas more sustainable. Just ask Josie Clemens. Josie is an international vegan chef on a mission to create a better world. How? By instilling vegan menus in all major chains and restaurant groups and looking to make your diet a little more eco-friendly? Swap prawn cocktails for her Zero waste soup bread bowl this Christmas!

A few more tips…

  • Good things come to those who plan, and Santa is watching… write a shopping list and try to stick to it! Do you need those extra twiglets and tub of Roses?
  • Check those best-before dates. Please ensure they are not before Christmas, especially all the finger food! Keep your belly full, though. Try to keep the bin empty!
  • The gift of giving… can’t bear to look at another potato? Instead of throwing food away, donating to food banks is a generous way to make Christmas more sustainable.

Get eco-friendly at home

Tis’ the season to get cosy… of course it is! However, keep the planet at heart as you snuggle up with a glass of eggnog… We all need to be mindful of keeping our homes more sustainable. Go for planet-friendly resources like bamboo, becoming the go-to for seriously soft bedding and homeware. And it’s no surprise as to why – feel it. Switching up your bedding for bamboo is a winner, winner Christmas dinner for you and the planet! And after wrapping all those presents and festive fun, you will want something silky soft to lay down your sweet head. Haven’t quite finished those Christmas present lists yet? Well, here’s a merry idea… you will find eco-friendly bed sets, eye masks and snoozing essentials galore right here on our site.

A few more tips…

Deck the halls with decorations that will last a lifetime – think wood, fabric, and glass over plastic and PVC. The best bit? They can be popped in a box and put back on the tree next year! Speaking of tree’s….

Go real – A sustainable Christmas doesn’t come much greener than choosing a real tree!

Make your cuppa ethical – There will be plenty of putting your feet up with a good cuppa over Christmas. Make it planet-friendly by using vegan milk like oat, almond, or coconut. Perfect with a few Xmas choccies. 

Go planet-friendly on gift wrap

When it comes to wrapping presents, you either love or hate it. Let’s face it: part of the fun of the big day is tearing off the paper. Who doesn’t love guessing what’s in the pretty wrapped boxes under the tree? Though wrapping paper and packaging can play a big part in the tonnes of waste that comes with Christmas. The good news? Searches for sustainable wrapping paper are on the up. Those presents won’t wrap themselves if you’re after somewhere to start making Christmas more sustainable. While we can’t provide elves, why not try one of these planet-friendly wrapping tips?

Go for an eco-friendly alternative – environmentally-minded brands have devised wonderfully kinder ways to wrap your gifts. Look for those using sustainable materials and embrace the spirit of planet-friendly gifting.

Waste not, want not – those straggly bits at the end of the roll that won’t quite wrap a box, don’t throw them away! Add them to other parts and put your style on pressies – call it ‘sustainable wrapping’.

Keep gift bags – Not a fan of wrapping? Save yourself the Sellotape and use gift bags instead. And remember not to throw this year’s away…it reduces waste, and you never know when you might need one.

Gift differently

It wouldn’t be Christmas without the gifts, would it? Despite it not being the most important part of the festive season, gifts are a big part of the celebrations. And when you’re thinking about what to buy for people, think a little differently this year. Opt for more sustainable gifts, and be sure to put a lot of thought into your choices rather than buying for the sake of buying.

Here are a few ideas to get you started…

  • Choose experiences over things – most people don’t need more *stuff*. Fancy smellies, a multitool, another pair of slippers… these things often gather dust or end up being thrown away. Consider gifting experiences like a voucher for a spa treatment or tickets to a concert.
  • Gifts that give back – another option is buying from businesses that donate to charity and give back to local communities. This might include brands with the Fairtrade logo or charity shops themselves. Shopping secondhand is another fantastic way to gift sustainably!
  • Buy zero-waste gifts – shop for gifts specifically labelled as zero-waste. This might be reusable straws, cotton pads, digital subscriptions, or biodegradable products like phone cases or toothbrushes.

Try a virtual Christmas

A new trend that we’ve seen popping up is the idea of a virtual Christmas. Rather than driving or flying to see friends/family (and contributing to your carbon footprint!), you could opt to have a Zoom celebration instead – dinner, drinks, charades, cookie decorating… it can all be done via video chat, which is especially helpful if you’re trying to save money too. It’s something worth thinking about.

Well, that’s a wrap!

It only happens once a year, so please get stuck and make the most of it. May your Christmas be filled with love, joy and magic – in short, keep the planet in your hearts and homes while enjoying all the fun.

Merry Christmas!

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