When it comes to your home, nothing is more important than a comfortable night’s sleep. But here’s a question you might not have considered: what’s actually inside your pillow?
For years, most pillows have been filled with synthetic materials made from virgin plastics, or with feather and down that often come with allergy triggers and ethical concerns. Neither feels like the perfect choice. But now, there’s a better option: pillows made from recycled plastic bottles.
At first, it sounds unusual — sleeping on plastic? But in reality, it’s one of the smartest, most eco-friendly ways to rest easy.
Why Are Pillows Made from Plastic in the First Place?
Traditional bedding fill is usually made from polyester (a plastic fibre derived from petroleum). It’s cheap, durable, and easy to produce - but the environmental cost is high. New plastic production relies on fossil fuels and contributes to the mountain of waste already clogging landfills and oceans.
Every year, about 8 million tons of plastic ends up in the ocean. And here in New Zealand and Australia, we’re becoming more aware that our household choices add up. Switching to bedding made from recycled plastic means you’re helping divert bottles from landfill while still enjoying the comfort you expect.
How Plastic Bottles Become Soft, Comfortable Pillows
So how do we turn something hard and rigid — like a plastic drink bottle — into something soft enough to lay your head on? Here’s the simple version of the process behind DreamGreen pillows:
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Collection & Sorting – Recycled bottles are gathered, sorted, and cleaned.
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Shredding – They’re chopped into small flakes.
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Spinning into Fibre – Flakes are melted and spun into super-fine fibres, thinner than a human hair.
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Loft & Fill – These fibres are fluffed, crimped, and layered to create the perfect pillow loft.
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Crafting the Pillow – The fibres are encased in soft cotton, ready for your bed.
The result? A pillow that’s plush, breathable, hypoallergenic, and supportive - with none of the “plastic” feel you might imagine.
Why Choose Sustainable Pillows for Your Home?
Making the switch to DreamGreen pillows isn’t just an eco-friendly decision - it’s one that benefits your family every night.
✔ Eco-Friendly Choice – Every pillow helps recycle bottles that would otherwise end up as waste.
✔ Hotel-Quality Comfort – The same plush, supportive feel you’d expect from a high-end pillow.
✔ Hypoallergenic & Hygienic – A great option if your family suffers from allergies.
✔ Easy-Care – Designed to wash and dry well, unlike feather & down.
✔ Sustainable Living Made Easy – A simple household swap with a big environmental impact.
Join the Movement Toward a Better Night’s Sleep
As consumers, we don’t always have control over where our waste ends up - but we do have control over the products we bring into our homes. By choosing pillows and bedding made from recycled plastic bottles, you’re turning a basic purchase into something with lasting impact.
It’s good for your sleep. It’s good for your family. And it’s good for the planet.
DreamGreen: Where comfort meets conscience.
