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For Nine Bucks, Felines Can Beat This Eco-tastic Lounge to a Pulp

PetSugar — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:00:07 -0800

Get excited for this new eco-tastic find! The Bergan Scratch Lounger is 100 percent recycled - it's a pulp material (think, a huge egg carton) that felines can scratch and sleep on 'til their furry heart's content. There are no dyes, glues or chemicals making it safe for pets' tongues and teeth, but the best part? The price. Pick up one of these recliners for just $9.

Awesomely Eco-Tastic (and Affordable!) Cat Cave

PetSugar — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:30:52 -0700

When I first spotted this bed on moderncat, I immediately figured the pretty product would be way over my budget. However, imagine my surprise when I realized it costs just $70, not super cheap, but not as extravagant as some we've seen. The eco-tastic creation comes from natural banana leaves and doesn't stick out like a sore thumb in your home – makes me wish I had a kitty to pamper!

Happy Eco-Tastic Earth Day!

PetSugar — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:30:46 -0700

To kick off today's very important holiday, I'll be doing an entire day of eco-tastic posts! Remembering our wild animal friends, especially feeding the birds, can go a long way to help keep the earth, and all the creatures that call it home, safe for years to come. A change starts with you so choosing earth-friendly cleansers and DIY toys is a nice way to show the world that you care. Many pet items nowadays are made from recycled, biodegradable, and all-natural materials like these hemp products for your doggies and kitties.

Remember, in addition to reducing, reusing, and recycling today – keep it up all year round!

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Eco-tastic Essentials: Wooley Bully Mousey

PetSugar — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 12:08:40 -0700

Bat, pounce, and bite. Then, wash and repeat. Let your kitty play cat and mouse with this minimalist toy made out of natural sheep's wool. Wooley Bully Naturals come in a variety of natural wool colors and shades for around $5 each. After your cat roughs this mouse up, simply put the toy in a nylon stocking, tie it closed, and pop it in the washing machine. Poof, it's good as new!

Recap our week of Eco-tastic Essentials, and share your own in the comments below.

Eco-tastic Essentials: Bella Bed and Binky

PetSugar — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 16:00:52 -0700

With all those products on the market, it can be a tad overwhelming to the average consumer! This week, I am going to share environmentally-friendly alternatives to pet essentials that will leave others green with envy.

First up in this five product eco-tastic series, is a hypoallergenic pet bed. The Bella Bed comes in four sizes and a beautiful range of 28 color combinations. Stuffed with hi-loft fiberfill made from recycled materials and covered with Eco2 Recycled cotton, each bed is handcrafted for a unique appearance. Its cozy cave-like shape conforms to your pet's body and then holds its shape to offer great support as he rests. My fave feature, however, is the optional, coordinating Bella Binky blanket (try saying that ten times fast) that can be warmed in the dryer or microwave to make your pet extra feel snuggly.

New Product Alert! Mascot Gets Charitably Eco-tastic

PetSugar — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 08:30:01 -0700

Just 'cause it's good for the environment, doesn't mean it needs to be bad on the eyes. Take this brand-new collection from Mascot: it's eco-friendly and fashion-friendly.

There are six different color combos, but the blue/yellow style, along with these charms, benefit the company's non-profit partner, Canine Companions for Independence, which trains assistance dogs for people with disabilities.

The Eco-Sport line is available for pre-order - it doesn't ship 'til July 15, but they've got a 25 percent off everything online (now through July 4, code: MCT25OFF), so place your orders soon . . . and have one happy dog by next month!

To see if the collars and leads fit your stylish lifestyle, check out the widget below.

Striped Eco-Sport Collar ($18)	Lucky Horseshoe Eco-Sport Lead ($24)
Lucky Horseshoe Eco-Sport Collar ($18)	Striped Eco-Sport Lead ($24)	Mascot Companion Charm ($24)

Slurp Bowls Are Fantastically Eco-Tastic

PetSugar — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 06:00:12 -0700

Hot day, hot dog, cool drink, cool dog – if you're in a warm climate, I'm betting you take many water breaks on long walks. Now, I've been known to form a makeshift bowl for North with my hands – and showed him how to drink from a sports bottle stream – but these bowls would make his sipping much easier.Slurp Bowls ($13.50 for a six-pack) prevent impromptu drinks from questionable dishes or emergency stops for a to-go container since you'll always find this on hand, strapped to the leash. The recyclable and re-usable bowls fold out to hold two cups of water or food and then snap back up. Perfect for all your outdoor adventures.

Eco-tastic Essentials: Cat Tree

PetSugar — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 09:05:20 -0700

Made from 100 percent corrugated cardboard (with at least 35 percent recycled content), this "multi-functional piece of feline furniture" even gets its flashy colors using all non-toxic materials. The potential match-up between cardboard and cat claws does a skeptic make, yet the design firm promises it is extremely sturdy and can be sanded to get rid of any pesky scratch marks. Handmade by San Francisco-based Everyday Studio, the three aptly-named models: "Claw," "Pounce," and "Nap" are available at Branch for $84 and up.

If you get it home and your cat takes no interest, it can double as a seat or an end table – which makes me hope that the corrugated cardboard is rather strong indeed.

Eco-tastic Essentials: RecycleBALL and RecycleBONE

PetSugar — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 13:30:05 -0700

Talk about a good business practice: PlanetDog uses all the leftover scraps and seconds from their super popular Orbee-Tuff products to create these sleek alter-eco toys. The remnants that would otherwise be wasted are regrinded to produce these 100 percent recycled playthings. Add the trademark peppermint scent (and I am assuming flavor!) to get a great freshener for puppy breath. Good for the pets and good for the environment, quite appropriate for a company named Planet Dog – pick up the RecycleBall or RecycleBone for $10.00 a piece.

Recycle. Reuse. Rewoof.

Eco-tastic Essentials: Biodegradable Bags

PetSugar — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 03:05:02 -0700

You'll be a responsible dog owner and a responsible global citizen when you scoop the poop with 100 percent biodegradable bags. These bags decompose in a controlled composting environment in 10-45 days along with dog's waste, leaving no harmful residues behind. While you're at it, add a Hugo Designer bag holder (seen in the bottom right) to your order – they come in multicolored bone and dog shapes to clip onto a leash, purse, or belt loop.

Cat owners, fear not, Poopbags.com also offers biodegradable, non-allergenic cat pan liners as well!