Alison Keane - ISPA & MRC (S01 E02)

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S01 E02: How is the mattress industry balancing performance, sustainability and changing consumer expectations? In this episode, recorded in April 2026, Alison Keane of the International Sleep Products Association and the Mattress Recycling Council discusses the latest developments in US mattress recycling programmes, the policy and legislative hurdles ahead, innovation in foam and eco-friendly materials, the role of chemical recycling, and the future of polyurethane in mattresses. From customer trends and mattress lifespan to marketing, collaboration and recovery targets, this is a wide-ranging look at the forces shaping the next generation of sleep products.

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