Sleep Green: How Shovlin is Redefining Sustainability in the Mattress Industry

At Shovlin, sustainability isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a core part of our business. Ron and Kara have always believed in giving back to the community and the environment, and as a small business, we’re proud to do our part in exploring ways to reduce our footprint and make a positive impact on the world.

Mattress Recycling: Giving Old Mattresses New Life

We know mattresses don’t break down in landfills, so we’ve partnered with a facility that deconstructs and recycles them, turning everything from wood, metal, foam, and plastic into something useful. We recycle 100% of the materials, managing pickups directly from our customers and coordinating weekly collections from our recycling facility to keep everything on track—so you can rest easy knowing your mattress is getting a little more action.

Solar Power: Harnessing the Sun’s Energy

Since 2022, we’ve been using solar panels to power our factory and showroom, reducing our energy costs by 75% and shrinking our carbon footprint. This simple step makes a big difference, and we’re proud to take it as part of our ultimate goal of becoming carbon neutral.

Paperless Office: Cutting Down on Waste

We’re making strides toward a paperless office with digital receipts and a new point-of-sale system to make customer interactions more efficient and less wasteful. Less paper, more trees—sounds like a dream come true. 

One Tree Planted: Green with Every Box Spring

For every box spring or foundation sold, we plant a tree through the One Tree Planted organization. On average, we plant 100-200 trees each month along the Appalachian Trail! Ron and Kara hope to one day hike the trail and see firsthand the impact of the trees planted.  

Looking Ahead

From recycling mattresses to reducing paper waste and planting trees, we’re committed to making our operations more sustainable—and we couldn’t do it without the support of our incredible customers. Every step we take together is one step closer to a cleaner, greener world—and one where we can get in bed at night with a clearer conscience. Here’s to a brighter future!