Video shoot yesterday at Bedding Industries of America with Stuart Carlitz. He talked about Eastman House’s Lifetime line. Sleep Savvy Magazine @bedtimesmag @DesignOnHPMkt

Eugene Alletto and I had to try out the body pillow at Bedgear. Fun product. Nice way to add comfort and build the ticket. BEDGEAR Sleep Savvy Magazine @bedtimesmag @DesignOnHPMkt

Good seeing Drew and Jonathan Scott at Game Night the other day. Also caught up with Laurie Tokarz and Julia Rosien of Restonic. Laurie was part of Jonathan Scott’s winning team. Go Laurie! Drew Scott Jonathan Silver Scott Restonic Sleep Savvy Magazine @bedtimesmag @DesignOnHPMkt

Bedding veteran Marty Melcher of Legends Furniture talks about the possibilities for the mattress category at the High Point Market. @bedtimesmag Sleep Savvy Magazine @DesignOnHPMkt

ISPA President Ryan Trainer kicks off Sustainability Conference in Charlotte. We’ve got a full house. Updates coming throughout the day. ISPA BedTimes Magazine Sleep Savvy Magazine

Michael Crowell of CertiPUR-US, a sponsor at the ISPA Sustainability Conference, announces that a new bio-based foam certification is coming next year. CertiPUR-US ISPA BedTimes Magazine Sleep Savvy Magazine

We are off to a fast start. Real buzz at the kick-off reception last night. Great to see ISPA taking a leadership position on sustainability.

Michael Toomey of American Chemistry Council provides overview of sustainability benefits in opening address at ISPA Sustainability Conference. ISPA BedTimes Magazine Sleep Savvy Magazine

Mitchell Toomey takes questions after his well-received talk at ISPA Sustainability Conference. Great overview of challenges and opportunities in moving toward a more sustainable world. ISPA BedTimes Magazine Sleep Savvy Magazine

Correction: Mitchell Toomey. Sorry about that. Haven’t had my morning cup of tea yet.

Leonard Gordon addresses the FTC’s Green Guides and talks about ‘greenwashing’ at the ISPA Sustainability Conference. ISPA BedTimes Magazine Sleep Savvy Magazine

Richard Skorpenske, left, of Covestro speaks during Mattress Industry Sustainability Roundtable, moderated by ISPA’s Ryan Trainer, center. ISPA BedTimes Magazine Sleep Savvy Magazine CovestroUS

Interesting that panelists have brought up the BSC’s new sustainability research, which shows that consumers will pay more for sustainably made mattresses.

Brian Tomlinson of EY talking now about the SEC’s proposed Climate Risk Disclosure Rule. He gave BedTimes a nice shoutout. Thanks, Brian! BedTimes Magazine Sleep Savvy Magazine ISPA

Members of the Mattress Recycling Council talk about their work over the years as the afternoon sessions at ISPA’s Sustainability Conference get under way. BedTimes Magazine Sleep Savvy Magazine ISPA #ISPASUSTAIN

Andrew Dent takes the stage at ISPA Sustainability Conference and asks: Why aren’t companies fully sustainable and circular? Here’s a company that he singles out for attention: IKEA. BedTimes Magazine Sleep Savvy Magazine ISPA #ISPASUSTAIN

Rest In Peace, Tony. It was an honor to run with you - OK, pretty far behind you - at Carolina.

Great figures. Great writing. Great book!

Thanks for a great visit. Always great to see you and your team.