These hemp and recycled fleece blankets are so soft and cuddly it reminds me of my dog, Zola. It is handmade by the folks at Earthdog. Comes in three colors: blue, green, plum.$80.00 at Robbins Pet Care
Supporting the planet one fetch at a time. Ball made of leftover, recycled scraps from Planet Dog’s wonderful dog toys. Has a minty flavor as a bonus!
$12.00 each at Amazon
Created from discarded 100% wool sweaters and clothing, each of these wonderful creations from artist, Donna Castor, are tested personally by her dog, Wilson. Machine washable and dryable.
Pictured are $30.00 and $38.00 each at DonnaCastor.com
Check out these artfully created cat furniture from naturaltreefurniture.com
An amazing selection of inventive and playful designs of trees, benchs, hollow logs, scratching posts, etc. Ranges in size from huge cat trees big enough for the select few who keep 30 or more cats to more reasonable 1 cat affairs. Prices range from over 2,000 to less than 100.00. These trees practically make you want to become a cat yourself! Made from sustainably harvested timbers which they treat for 3 days in a wood fired kiln to safely rid all pests and apply a hand waxed non-toxic finish.
Natural Tree Furniture website states “Our steadfast commitment to conservation through recovery, recycling and reuse involves the practice of unique environmental standards and principles.”
Here are a few more selections from the many they offer on their website.
“Claw” Cat Tree $84.00 from branchhome.com in a variety of colors
Is your kitty a “Modernist” at heart? If so, this artfully designed cat tree by Susan Kralavec will send your cat into new heights of ecstasy. This claw cat tree is handmade by Everyday Studio in San Francisco and is made out of corrugated cardboard with at least 35% recycled content and is constructed with all non-toxic materials. They claim it is extremely sturdy and will stand up to your cats clawing for a very long time and if you like you can lightly sand the cardboard to get rid of scratch marks. Shown above is a variety of possible types and configurations. 24″ long x 10″ wide x 12″ tall
Cool new Green Plush Toys from WestPaw Design.com various prices – generally $9.00 – 13.00 US
Several artfully designed and environmentally friendly plush and squeaky dog toys from westpaw design. Many fun types available. Made from recycled soda bottles and other recycled materials. My golden is rather fond of frogs and this one should be the perfect birthday present for her.
A tough ball that withstands chewing is a great toy for your pet. These ones float as well as bounce making them fun for water-loving dogs and owners too. They are made from a tough non-toxic material, that is in itself reclaimed from the manufacture of other Planet Dog products, reducing their wastage and making it a good eco-friendly choice. These balls are very durable but they are recyclable at the end of their lifespan, so that is one less thing for the landfill. Their motto ‘reduce, reuse, rewoof’ just about sums it up! In the mean time you can have lots of great playtime with your dog.
Costs $9.80 from SitStay
Every bird enthusiast will love this hummingbird feeder. It is made of recycled glass and has 4 red flowers for multiple hummingbirds to feed at once. The rubber center is easily removed for cleaning and re-filling. Sturdy metal hooks will keep it securely fasted to your feeding pole, tree branch or bush without tipping. Feeders will hold 16 ounces of fluid.
The recycled hummingbird feeder is available in green, aqua, red, violet, clear and blue from Are Naturals for $44.
These cute striped dog sweaters are made in the U.S. from re-claimed cotton fibers minimizing wastage from the clothing industry. They ingeniously re-use the existing colors of the reclaimed cotton so that no re-dying is necessary and then blend the fibers with acrylic to make a cozy and soft sweater for winter walks. The sweaters come in sizes to fit most dogs from 9” to 23 “ (collar to tail measurement) and are easy to slip on and machine washable. A great buy if you are looking for a stylish dog sweater that is eco-friendly too.
Currently on sale for $35.99 at Pet Street Mall
Dog cards $3.50