Naturepedic Showcased in Environmental Media Association Video Series

Furniture World News Desk on 11/15/2014

Chagrin Falls-based Naturepedic, maker of certified organic mattresses and accessories, reported that it is featured in the debut episode of the video series Great American Search for a Life Less Toxic. The show is produced by the Environmental Media Association (EMA), an organization leveraging the star power of Hollywood actors, producers, writers and other members of the entertainment industry to affect environmental change.

In line with Naturepedic’s continuing efforts in environmental education and advocacy, the company partnered with EMA to produce the show. The first episode of the Great American Search for a Life Less Toxic stars actress Amy Smart (The Butterfly Effect, Justified) and her real-life husband Carter Oosterhouse, host and producer of home improvement reality shows such as Million Dollar Rooms.

Amy and Carter were filmed visiting beautiful downtown Chagrin Falls, Ohio, as well as touring the Naturepedic organic mattress manufacturing plant, one of only two mattress manufacturing facilities in the U.S. independently certified organic and nontoxic to the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS). While downtown, the celebrity couple met and signed autographs for locals and enjoyed visiting The Popcorn Shop, Gamekeepers Taverne, Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams and Main Street Cupcakes.

“We are so thrilled to launch our new webseries ‘A Life Less Toxic’ to showcase truly innovative companies and individuals who are making a difference in consumers’ lives,” said Debbie Levin, President, Environmental Media Association. “We knew we had to launch with Barry Cik and Naturepedic, because we spend almost a third of our lives in our beds, but how many of us think about the toxins in our standard mattresses? We hope this series will educate and inspire as we look for new ways to live healthier and environmentally friendly lives.”

The episode is live on the EMA website at: http://bit.ly/EMANaturepedicVideo

About Naturepedic: From its inception, Naturepedic has focused on making healthier products, offering mattresses and accessories for babies, children and adults made without chemical flame retardants, phthalates and other toxic chemicals. Products are independently certified organic and non-toxic to the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), as is the company’s manufacturing facility in Geauga County, Ohio.

Naturepedic was founded by environmental engineer Barry A. Cik, an advocate for improved chemical regulations. The company is an active participant in health and sustainability initiatives such as Healthy Child Healthy World, the American Sustainable Business Council, First Candle and others. Barry Cik has been invited to serve as a key witness in Washington, D.C. regarding the need for changes to the federal Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). For more information on Naturepedic, visit www.naturepedic.com.




About The Environmental Media Association
The Environmental Media Association (EMA) is a Non-Profit 501(c)3 Organization founded in 1989 by Cindy and Alan Horn and Lyn and Norman Lear. EMA is dedicated to harnessing the power of celebrity and the media to promote sustainable lifestyles and believes through positive role modeling the entertainment community can inspire consumers to take action. The organization has grown into a diverse group of industry professionals from film, television and music dedicated to the mission of promoting environmental awareness through the entertainment business and the media. EMA serves as a valuable link between the entertainment industry and the environmental community. Visit us at online at www.ema-online.org and www.facebook.com/EMAOnline.