MEETING HIGHER STANDARDS
At Avocado, we let our certifications do the talking. GOTS for certified organic products; OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 Class I, MADE SAFE®, and EWG VERIFIED® to validate nontoxic claims; GREENGUARD Gold for safe emissions; B Corporation for responsible business practices; 1% for the Planet for verified giving; and The Climate Label for carbon-neutral emissions accounting. Together, these represent the highest standards for safety, non-toxicity, social impact, and environmental responsibility.
REAL ORGANIC
STANDARDS
GLOBAL ORGANIC
TEXTILE STANDARD
GOTS is our most important standard — and what truly separates us from “natural” brands. Nearly all of our mattresses, pillows, and bedding are GOTS-certified organic as finished products (CU863637). Aside from required components like metal coils, everything that can be organic is organic, with 95% or more of the content certified organic. Organic is a legal standard, and GOTS is recognized under the USDA’s National Organic Program. If it’s not GOTS certified, it’s not organic.
GLOBAL ORGANIC
LATEX STANDARD
The Global Organic Latex Standard (GOLS) (CU863637) ensures that the latex contains more than 95% certified organic raw material by total weight. The GOLS standard features permissible limits for harmful substances, emissions test requirements, and polymer and filler percentages. GOLS applies to latex only and should always be paired with a GOTS certification.
USDA CERTIFIED BIOBASED
Our USDA Certified Biobased Products include our Grounding Dry Body Oil (100% biobased content), Snoozy Bath Soak with Magnesium Flakes (99% biobased content), and Supercharged Reishi Body Melt (100% biobased content). The USDA Certified Biobased Product label displays a product's biobased content, which is the portion of a product that comes from a renewable source, such as plant, animal, marine, or forestry feedstocks. Utilizing renewable, biobased materials displaces the need for non-renewable petroleum-based chemicals.
ECO STANDARDS
CLIMATE LABEL CERTIFIED
The Climate Label is a trusted mark of corporate climate leadership. Companies that earn the Climate Label have been verified as meeting high standards for climate performance, transparency, and accountability. Products and services from certified brands are developed and delivered with a focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions over time. They have long-term climate targets backed up by immediate funding and actions.
ZERO WASTE
We’re certified by UL Solutions for a landfill diversion rate of 85%. Since we began Project Zero Waste in 2020, we’ve increased our waste diversion rate by 33%, and we are the only mattress and bedding company to achieve this certification. But we aren’t done yet. Our goal is at least a 90% diversion rate.
RESPONSIBLE WOOL STANDARD
Our GOTS-certified organic wool (CU 863637) meets the Responsible Wool Standard, certified by Textile Exchange. Responsible Wool Standard farmers and ranchers must meet stringent animal welfare, land management, and social requirements. Ethical animal welfare standards are also incorporated within the Global Organic Textile Standard.
REAL NON-TOXIC STANDARDS
OEKO-TEX®
STANDARD 100,
PRODUCT CLASS I
The OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100: Class I label applies to the entire adult mattress, crib mattress, and pillow, not just the organic cotton cover or latex. This means that every component has been lab-tested for harmful levels of toxic substances to the strictest Class I standard. Avocado is the first innerspring mattress and crib mattress brand to achieve it!
EWG VERIFIED
EWG Verified® is a mark of transparency and safety. This certification ensures that all ingredients and materials are publicly disclosed, prioritizing safer product components with lower-emitting volatile organic compounds. EWG Verified® products are prohibited from using harmful chemical flame retardants, fiberglass, PVCs, and PFAS “forever” chemicals, reflecting a commitment to health and environmental responsibility.
MADE SAFE
Nearly all of our mattresses are certified to MADE SAFE® standards, a screening process for ingredients that may harm human health, animals, aquatic life, or ecosystems. It applies to finished products only. The safety certification screens for over 6,500 harmful substances, including flame retardants and fiberglass.
GREENGUARD GOLD
Avocado mattresses and bedding products are GREENGUARD Gold Certified by UL Environment for low chemical emissions and VOCs. Finished products are tested in emission chambers. You can view all our certified products in the SPOT database.
FORMALDEHYDE FREE
Formaldehyde is commonly used in the adhesives that hold mattresses together. This volatile organic compound has been linked to asthma, allergies, and lung, nose, and throat cancers. The EPA considers it a probable human carcinogen. You can view all our Formaldehyde-Free Claim Verified products in the SPOT database.
ECO-INSTITUT
Our latex foam bears the eco-INSTITUT label, which is required for GOTS. It confirms our latex is tested in Germany for hazardous emissions and pollutants, and that its polymer content — aside from ~5% required processing agents — is made from natural rubber, not synthetic latex. While eco-INSTITUT is valuable, we hold ourselves to higher standards, relying on full finished-product certifications like OEKO-TEX®, MADE SAFE®, and EWG VERIFIED®.
VEGAN
STANDARDS
VEGAN CERTIFIED
Our vegan hybrid mattress and bedding products have all been certified and verified by Vegan Action in Richmond, Virginia. These products do not use wool and do not contain animal products or byproducts that have been tested on animals. Instead of wool, we use a generous layer of GOTS-certified organic cotton batting.
PETA APPROVED
Our vegan hybrid mattresses, pillows, and mattress pad protectors are PETA-approved vegan products—certified animal-free products made without wool and aligned with vegan values.
PARTNERSHIPS & ENDORSEMENTS
These valued organizations are an active part of our health, environmental, and social responsibility initiatives:
1% FOR THE PLANET PINNACLE AWARD WINNER
1% for the Planet® is a global organization that connects dollars and doers to address the most pressing issues facing our planet. Started in 2002 by Yvon Chouinard, founder of Patagonia, member organizations have given more than $250 million to environmental nonprofits to date. As members of 1% for the Planet, we are fully committed to giving 1% of mattress revenue to verified environmental nonprofits to help protect the environment and give back to our global community.
CERTIFIED B CORP
Certified B Corporations are businesses that meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose. B Corps form a community of leaders and drive a global movement of people using business as a force for good. Avocado is proud to be awarded "Best for the World" by B Corp.
ORGANIC TRADE ASSOCIATION
The mission of the Organic Trade Association is to promote and protect organic trade with a unifying voice that serves and engages its diverse members from farm to marketplace. OTA's vision is to grow organic to achieve excellence in agriculture and commerce, protect the environment, and enhance community well-being. We are proud to be new members and serve on the Fiber Council.
GREEN AMERICA CERTIFIED
Green America awards Green Business Certifications to companies and organizations that meet or exceed its standards for social and environmental responsibility. It certifies companies that are committed to using business as a platform for social change and operating in a "value-based" and environmentally responsible manner.
SUSTAINABLE FURNISHINGS COUNCIL
The Sustainable Furnishings Council (SFC) is a coalition of manufacturers, retailers, and designers dedicated to raising awareness and expanding the adoption of environmentally sustainable practices across the home furnishings industry. As a SFC member, we support the triple bottom line of PEOPLE - PLANET - PROFITS to develop an awareness of best practices throughout supply chains.
WE'RE STILL IN
STANDING AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE We believe in science. So we've joined nearly 3,000 mayors, county executives, governors, tribal leaders, college and university leaders, businesses, faith groups, and investors to show that we stand by the Paris Climate Agreement and are committed to meetings its urgent goals. Join us!
AMERICAN SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS NETWORK
ASBN is a national advocacy group made up of socially and environmentally responsible businesses committed to creating a fair, sustainable, and vibrant economy. Their working groups and task forces fight for progressive policy change that supports climate and clean energy initiatives, responsible workplace regulations, safer chemicals, and tax reform. Avocado is proud to be a member.
