Trend Tracker: Eco-Friendly bedding

American Textile Co., a producer of mattress and pillow protectors, bed pillows and mattress pads, has launched two initiatives under its newly appointed vp of compliance and sustainability, John Angelini, to reduce its impact on the environment and help it pursue environmental excellence.

With Pittsburgh Recycling Services, the company will recycle cardboard, office paper and shrink-wrap generated at its Duquesne, Pa., manufacturing facility. It also has launched eco-friendly packaging (pictured) on products like its flagship Aller-Ease line.

The new packaging material consists of recyclable cardboard instead of the previously used plastic.