What is the ABSC?
One of the challenges of bedding and mattress sustainability is what to do with a mattress once it reaches the end of its life. Approximately 1.8 million mattresses are sent to landfill every year in Australia, and many more are dumped illegally.
The Australian Bedding Stewardship Council was founded to deal with these problems. The ABSC works with Government bodies, manufacturers, supply chain, retailers and recyclers to find better solutions. Their aim is to move towards a ‘circular economy’, where mattresses are designed, manufactured and distributed in greener ways, while collection and recycling processes are maximised.
ABSC approved recycling organisations
ABSC approved programs are designed to support mattress recyclers by helping them become part of the solution—from purchase through to recycling.
ABSC’s existing services assist mattress recyclers and extend support to mattress retailers, local councils, and consumers. These services help ensure the safe and environmentally responsible collection, storage, and recovery of end-of-life mattresses and their component materials. The ABSC website provides a list of participating retailers in your area whose programs are ABSC-approved. It also helps you locate accredited mattress recyclers to arrange for mattress collection.
Sealy and the ABSC
At Sealy, we are proud to be listed as a responsible manufacturer and an official member of the ABSC. We share a commitment to sustainability, innovation and education in the mattress and bedding industry. As a key member on the ABSC Board, we are excited to help guide the industry forward.
