There’s nothing greener than sleeping in the wild, enjoying nature’s blanket of stars and soothing sounds. But for those who necessitate a more practical life, sleeping green can be a little closer to reality. Twenty-five percent of the pesticides are used on cotton, according to National Geographic’s Green Guide, so partaking in “green” sleepwear is just one more way to cut down on these carcinogens. Many common sleepytime amenities are now available to help you rest just a more guilt-free. Organic cotton, pesticide-free hemp and fast-growing bamboo are good alternatives to regular cotton.

Pajama pants

Terra Hemp in Wallingford offers a few different pairs of “Earth-friendly” pants perfect for lounging. There isn’t a large variety of colors, but you’ll be sure to know you’re the greenest person at the slumber party.

Pants run about $60.

www.terrahemp.com

4419 Wallingford Ave. N.

Nighties

For longer sleep shirts, shorts and tank tops, Chandler Green Inc. offers different styles of sleepwear to make up for the lack of color in their collection. Ranging from more affordable $20 items to ridiculous splurges, the company often has sales to make sleeping green a little more affordable.

www.chandlergreen.com

Skimpies

Hanes has a line of organic undies that will make you feel even better about sleeping nearly nude. The run about $8 a pair, and come in a variety of cuts and colors.

Bedding

With a large variety of prints, Gaiam provides bedding at a strangely affordable price. The bedding — which ranges from sheets to comforters to mattresses — comes in many materials such as organic cotton and wool, hemp and natural latex. It even has recycled iron bed frames. The best bet to stay affordable is to stick to the basic bedding.

www.gaiam.com

Target

Target has also adopted an organic sleep line, complete with pretty pink organic pillowcases. Sets range from about $30-60.

Located in the Northgate shopping center

Nightlight

Not too dim, not too bright, just right. Limelite night lights are the perfect amount of illumination and use next to no energy (less than three cents per year when constantly lit). They’re cheap too (2 for $7). For the young at heart there is a line of KidLites featuring dinos and doggies.

www.limelite.com

Tea

For a little relaxing time before bed, organic teas will help bring down stress levels. QFC has about eight brands of organic tea (Yogibear, Revolution to name a few) in many flavors. Depending on how much you buy at once, organic tea doesn’t much from regular tea in price.

Toothbrush

If you’re feeling really daring, an organic toothbrush will help you brighten your smile in more than one way. At on $4, this toothbrush is made from at least 50 percent recyicled material. Available in ultra soft, soft and medium, these toothbrushes are dentist approved.

www.veganessentials.com

Teddy Bear

“Terry” teddy bears are made from 100% ecological-organic cotton, including the stuffing. Bears run about $30, but you only have to have one to keep you company.

www.ecoexisting.com

If you’re feeling adventurous, www.allorganiclinks.com is an endless list of online organic stores. Seriously, endless.