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CozyPure® Selected as Finalist for the People & Planet Awards

CozyPure® shows off our  “green thumb” by becoming one of the top 10 finalists for Green America’s People & Planet Awards. Out of 100 other nominated businesses CozyPure® has the opportunity to obtain $5,000 because of our commitment to clean, renewable energy. This reward goes to the top 3 businesses that receive the most votes from the public.

CozyPure® goes full circle when it comes to advocating sustainability. CozyPure® is the only organic and green bedding manufacturer in America to utilize a trio-system of wind, solar and geothermal on-site to produce 100% of the power for their factory, office, warehouse and retail store. Since early 2011 the company has been using zero kWh, which makes them a “Net Zero Energy Building,” something that most companies cannot claim. They are also an EPA Power Partner.

Contribution to clean energy:

  • Total 146 Solar Panels – 34.4 kW = 84,000 kWh Annually
  • Total 2 Wind Turbines – 3.6 kW system = 5,400 kWh Annually
  • Total On-Site Clean Energy – 38 kW system = 89,400 kWh Annually

 

Public voting will continue through Nov. 30, 2012 until 5 p.m. CLICK HERE to vote for CozyPure.

For information about Green America: www.greenamerica.org

For information about the People & Planet Awards: www.greenamerica.org/about/newsroom

 

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Jamar Diggs is a PR Communications and Social Media team member for Norfolk, VA based business Organic Comfort Zone, manufacturers of CozyPure organic bedding and mattress. For more information visit organiccomfortzone.com or cozypure.com or call 757.480.8500.

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Miscellaneous Natural Bedroom Natural Fibers Organic Comfort

What is a Kapok pillow?

Have you ever wondered how CozyPure’s pillows are so soft? One of the materials that we use is Natural Kapok. Kapok is soft and silky and resembles the feeling of down but with more firmness and support. This unique material in our Bed Buddy Body Pillows and the Pure Kapok Organic Sleep Pillow.

The Kapok fibers that we use are sustainably harvested from the Brazilian Rainforest. This type of fiber originates in a pod and when harvested they are broken open with mallets and the seed and fibers are removed by hand. After the removal process the seeds and fibers are stirred in a basket to be separated. Kapok seeds fall to the bottom while the fibers are free.

When it arrives here in our factory, the Kapok is still somewhat bunched-up in its pod-shape. We have to pull the kapok apart before stuffing it into our pillows. It’s very “fly-away”. Think bloomed dandelion fluff floating effortlessly and airily. That’s what Kapok is like only more intense. The delicate fibers attach to your clothing, your hair, your eyes, and up your nostrils. We suit-up for Kapok pillow days, complete with astronaut inspired work gear coverings from head to toe.


Kapok fibers weigh only one-eighth as much as cotton. Its has been known to be used in life preservers and other water safety equipment  because of its ability to support as much as 30 times its own weight in water.

This unique material is available in our Bed Buddy Body Pillows and the Pure Kapok Organic Sleep Pillow. With either one of these pillows you will never want to get out of bed. Try it out for yourself.

 

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Jamar Diggs is a PR Communications and Social Media team member for Norfolk, VA based business Organic Comfort Zone, manufacturers of CozyPure organic bedding and mattress. For more information visit organiccomfortzone.com or cozypure.com or call 757.480.8500.

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Hugs and Cuddling is Good for You!

Do you like to cuddle but your partner doesn’t? Here are some health benefits to convince them that there’s more to cuddling than meets the eye.

Cuddling releases Oxytocin, which is also known as the feel good hormone. This creates a sense of well-being and happiness. When you cuddle it can also release endorphins. This is the chemical that is released after a good workout, which contributes to that great feeling. There is also a release of dopamine, which is an excitatory hormone that increases sexual desire.

Hugging and kissing, or more physical acts of touch increases Oxytocin levels, which is also a bonding hormone. having this chemical reaction can help to reduce blood pressure, the risk of heart disease, stress and anxiety.

Cuddling helps you communicate better. Non-verbal communication can be a very powerful way to say to your partner, “I get you.” Cuddling is a way of saying “I know how you feel.” It allows us to feel known by our partner in ways our words can’t describe.

In fact, we’re born to cuddle and our bodies crave it. Cuddling  produces lifelong benefits for your child. Children who have been deprived of physical contact as babies have lower levels of social-bonding hormones. Research also shows massaging newborns helps with their growth and development. So start to smother your “little bundle of joy” with hugs and cuddles!

Cuddling is also a like being a part of a tribe. Notice how close friends hug and comfort each other. Cuddling gives others a sense of belonging. We love the idea of cuddling with friends and anyone who buys a CozyPure mattress is instantly welcomed into our Cuddle up club. Being a part of this club allows our members to receive 20% off any CozyPure bedding such as:

  • Soft Organic Cotton Blankets
  • Pure Organic Wool Blankets
  • Luxurious Organic Wool Comforters
  • Organic Sleep Pillows (available in a variety of natural fills)
  • Machine-Wash Organic Mattress Pads and Covers
  • Removable Organic Mattress Comfort-Toppers
  • Organic Cotton Linens (Sheets, Pillow Cases, Duvet Covers)

CozyPure encourages cuddling with their Cuddle Up Club. It’s a tribe of CozyPure sleepers who purchase a mattress and get lifetime discounts on organic bedding such as  pillows and blankets.

It’s healthy to want to be close. Observe and explore your own comfort zone and start cuddling!

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Jamar Diggs is a PR Communications and Social Media team member for Norfolk, VA based business Organic Comfort Zone, manufacturers of CozyPure organic bedding and mattress. For more information visit organiccomfortzone.com or cozypure.com or call 757.480.8500.

 

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Ralph Nader Takes Home CozyPure Pillow

Ralph Nader is a consumer advocate, author and lawyer, with more than 40 years at the forefront of progressive movements. He was the keynote speaker at DC Greenfest and stopped by our booth – and he’s now a proud OWNER of our CozyPure LaNoodle Pillow.

When Ralph visited our booth, along with Denise Hamler of Green America, we were pretty busy with customers and Mr. Nader only had a few minutes before heading on-stage for his speech. Regrettably we didn’t get a chance to take any pictures but we’re happy he made the time to stop by and say hello. We sure hope he loves his LaNoodle pillow!

When things calmed down and there was less traffic at our booth, Cheryl was able to sneak away and finally grab some photos (below).

For more information about The Green Festival visit www.greenfestivals.org

For more information about Green America and Global Exchange visit www.greenamerica.org and www.globalexchange.org

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Jamar Diggs is a PR Communications and Social Media team member for Norfolk, VA based business Organic Comfort Zone, manufacturers of CozyPure organic bedding and mattress. For more information visit organiccomfortzone.com or cozypure.com or call 757.480.8500.

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Healthy Lifestyles Miscellaneous Natural Bedroom Sleep Tips

Benefits of A Good Nights Sleep

Have you ever had days when you just can’t remember things? When it’s hard to even add something as simple as 2+2? It’s time to consider that sleep could be your problem.

Sleep is very important in our everyday life. After a good nights sleep your thoughts are clearer, and your emotions are less fragile. Without adequate sleep, judgement, mood and ability to learn and retain information are weakened. Achieving restful sleep begins with keeping a consistent sleep schedule and creating a bedroom environment that promotes relaxation starting with your mattress. Your mattress and sheets can contribute to a better sleep. Using fibers such as polyester can overheat your body at night and make you feel uncomfortable. Natural fibers like cotton and pure wool wicks your body’s moisture causing you to stay  a little cooler so you can sleep better through the night. Don’t forget coverings such as blankets and even your pajamas which should also be made from natural fibers to help contribute to better sleep.

Sleeping helps repair your body. It produces extra protein molecules while you are sleeping that helps fight infection to keep you healthy. These molecules help your immune system repair your body cells when you are stressed or have been exposed to harsh elements such as pollutants and infectious bacteria.

Having a good nights sleep can help lower blood pressure and elevated levels of stress hormones. High blood pressure can be life threatening  and the physical effects of stress can produce “wear and tear” on your body  and degenerate cells. Sleep helps to slow these effects and encourages a state of relaxation.

Improved memory is also a result of better sleep. When you don’t have enough sleep it gets difficult to concentrate. This can lead to memory problems with faces, facts, lessons, or even conversations. Sleeping well eliminates these because as you sleep your brain is busy organizing and correlating memories.

If you are trying to loose a few pounds remember food and exercise  are not the only things that you have to control, sleep is also an important factor. Sleep helps regulate the hormones that affect and control your appetite. When your body is deprived of sleep, the normal balance is interrupted and your appetite increases.

Getting a good nights sleep is a great way to ensure that your day will be just a little better. Remember, your body needs sleep just as much as it needs food.

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Jamar Diggs is a PR Communications and Social Media team member for Norfolk, VA based business Organic Comfort Zone, manufacturers of CozyPure organic bedding and mattress. For more information visit organiccomfortzone.com or cozypure.com or call 757.480.8500.

 

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Healthy Lifestyles Miscellaneous Natural Bedroom

Sleep Tips for A Better Nights Sleep

Do you toss and turn every night? There are a lot of factors that interfere with a good nights sleep. It could be pressure from work and family to relationship issues and illness. We can’t always control the factors that ruin our sleep but adopting habits that encourage a good nights rest is a great place to start.

Try sticking to a sleep schedule. Going to bed and waking up at the same times even on weekends and holidays help your body’s sleep-wake cycle. If you don’t fall asleep within about 15 minutes get up and do something relaxing and go back to bed when you are tired.

Watch what you eat and drink. Don’t go to bed hungry or stuffed. Your discomfort could keep you up. Reduce the amount you drink before going to sleep to decrease middle of the night bathroom runs.

Creating a bedtime ritual is an easy way to tell your body when its time to wind down. You could read a book, listen to calming music, take a bath. Doing relaxing activities before bed create an easier transition to becoming drowsy.

Create your room ideal for sleeping.  Make your room cool, dark and quiet. Try using room darkening shades, a fan, earplugs or other items that can create your ideal sleep environment. Your mattress and sheets can contribute to a better sleep. Using fibers such as polyester can overheat your body at night and make you feel uncomfortable. Natural fibers like cotton and pure wool wicks your body’s moisture causing you to stay  a little cooler so you can sleep better through the night. Don’t forget coverings such as blankets and even your pajamas which should also be made from natural fibers to help contribute to better sleep.

Limiting daytime naps will help you get a good nights sleep especially if your struggle with insomnia or poor sleep quality. If you choose to nap, limit yourself to about 10-30 minutes during the mid-afternoon.

Include physical activity in your daily routine. Regular physical activity promotes better sleep, helping you fall asleep faster and to enjoy a deeper sleep. Make sure to exercise earlier in the day. If your exercise before bed you may be too energized to sleep.

When you have many things to do and think about – your sleep suffers. Consider healthy ways to handle stress. Start by getting organized, delegating tasks and setting priorities. Take a break when you need one. Before bed, quickly write down what’s on your mind and save it for tomorrow.

Hopefully with these tips you are able to receive the best sleep you deserve and wake up a little less crabby. If you have trouble sleeping often, contact your physician. Finding and treating an underlying cause may also contribute to a better sleep for you.

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Jamar Diggs is a PR Communications and Social Media team member for Norfolk, VA based business Organic Comfort Zone, manufacturers of CozyPure organic bedding and mattress. For more information visit organiccomfortzone.com or cozypure.com or call 757.480.8500.

 

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Environment Green Living Miscellaneous Renewable Energy

Clean Energy vs. Nonrenewable Resources

When you think of the word “clean energy” what comes to mind? Can the average Joe actually define this term? Clean energy is produced by renewable resources. So a way that we are able to make clean energy is by using resources like water, oxygen and the sun. The Organic Comfort Zone CozyPure  products are manufactured with the energy from two wind turbines and solar-panels. Heating and cooling needs are controlled by a GeoThermal system. For over a year we’re proud to report a ZERO kWh usage.

Nonrenewable resources such as coal, oil, and gas are being depleted quickly and can not be reproduced as fast as they are being used. In order to conserve these limited resources we should look for alternative energy sources.

With alternatives like wind, geo, hydrogen and ocean energy we can recreate an advocate the need of using resources efficiently. Why waste a product that is almost gone?

What do you think about the energy alternatives? What are some other ways to conserve our energy resources? Share your comments below.

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Jamar Diggs is a PR Communications and Social Media team member for Norfolk, VA based business Organic Comfort Zone, manufacturers of CozyPure organic bedding and mattress. For more information visit organiccomfortzone.com or cozypure.com or call 757.480.8500.

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Environment Healthy Lifestyles Made in the USA Miscellaneous Organic Comfort Renewable Energy

Made In The U.S.A

At Organic Comfort Zone we pride ourselves on making all of our CozyPure® products in the U.S.A. When you decide to purchase a product that was completely made in the USA like our LaNoodle pillow versus foreign countries you will feel the highest quality of comfort.

When someone purchases a “Made in the U.S.A” product they can be fairly confident that it is safe. In America we have consumer protection laws and safety standards that protect you and your family. Some foreign countries have low safety standards. Think about how many children’s toys made overseas that ave been recalled because they have been found unsafe or toxic.

The U.S. manufacturing processes implemented here at Organic Comfort Zone are much cleaner for our environment, especially considering we generate our own energy, minimize scraps, and don’t have any chemicals on our premises. Many products produced overseas where there is no regulation, use dangerous processes that pollute our environment. We choose chemical- free organic eco-smart materials to create our CozyPure® products which provide a healthy and comfortable sleep.

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Jamar Diggs is the PR and Communications specialist for Norfolk, VA based business Organic Comfort Zone, manufacturers of CozyPure organic bedding and mattress. For more information visit organiccomfortzone.com or cozypure.com or call 757.480.8500.

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Another Hotel Chooses CozyPure Organic Mattress & Bedding

We’re pleased to announce another hotel partnership!

The Hotel Cape Charles, located on Virginia’s Eastern Shore, has selected CozyPure natural latex organic mattresses, along with our LaNoodle Cuddle-Top natural latex mattress topper and LaNoodle natural latex pillows.

The hotel is being renovated to it’s original historic beauty and is set to open in May 2012.

 

Hotel Cape Charles organic mattresses
Hotel Cape Charles organic mattresses

 

To make reservations visit Hotel Cape Charles or call757-708-8598

Hotel Cape Charles
235 Mason Ave.
Cape Charles, VA 23310

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Miscellaneous Natural Bedroom Renewable Energy Retailers

CozyPure Organic Mattresses & Bedding in Baltimore Hotel

The Inn at the Black Olive, who chose CozyPure® mattresses and bedding for their lovely sustainable hotel, will be one of the first to offer our products to consumers in the Baltimore and Washington, DC area.

“Our guests absolutely love the sleep they have during their stay at the  Inn,” says Alicia, manager at the hotel, “so offering the products to them is a no-brainer. We’re very excited to take our partnership with CozyPure® in this new direction.”

Cheryl Hahn, President of CozyPure® agrees, “The Inn at the Black Olive is incredible. The people and accommodations are amazing and their commitment to sustainability is extraordinary. Just like us, they utilize clean energy using their own systems and they can also say their bedding was produced using clean energy. It’s a perfect match.”