Pillow

Brief Analysis of the Product

• Cotton-polyester is shipped to a factory
• Huge rectangular sheets are sewn into the shape of a pillowcase
• Flipped inside-out and filled with sheets of polyester filling
• Workers sew the pillow closed
• Polyester is made from coal, air, water, and petroleum
• Usually manufacture pillows in the US

Key Features that Promote Sustainability

• Long Lasting
• Can be repaired easily
• Can be repurposed

Features that Reduce Sustainability

• Cloth is not sustainable to produce
• Filling is polyester, which doesn't biodegrade
• Can't be recycled due to hygiene reasons