Your Pooch and the Planet
I've been investigating eco-friendly products and solutions for my silly old pug dog…who is not just any stinky, rotund, spoiled canine, but The Pie. See I’m a SINK (single income, no kids) so this dog, her name is Pie, is my BFF. And thank goodness, there’s a rapidly growing green pet economy for me and Squatty The Love Muffin over there.
For example, did you know that the material typically used for pooch chew toys is loaded with chemicals, carcinogens and toxins and is not even a little bit recyclable? Yeah, scared the daylights outta' me, too. So when searching for something to satisfy that chomp, something that doesn’t include your lovely new sandals, go for something made with natural rubber, Zogoflex or hemp.
Of course there’s my favorite thing in the world, the Planet Dog Orbee-Tuff Recycle Bone made from recycled of rubber. It’s also made in the U.S.A., non-toxic, recyclable and rinses clean. And if that’s not enough, 2% of the proceeds from every Planet Dog purchase go to the Planet Dog Foundation. The mission of the Planet Dog Foundation is to promote and celebrate programs in which dogs serve and support their best friends.
around all the time – should be full super green materials. There are all kind off snugglies stuffed with organic cotton and covered in earth-friendly fabrics. There are even these seriously fantastic plush toys covered in this stuff called IntelliTex Fabric, which is made from 85% Post Consumer Recycled Bottles. If you’re that scary person, I don’t judge, who insists on slapping a sweater on your long-suffering pup, consider natural fabrics only: wool, cotton…yes, even cashmere. For one stop shopping, you gotta check out Olive and their wonderful green goods, including adorable fashions, for your beast.
Can't commit to a doggy sweater wardrobe? How about simple, cute new hemp collar and matching leash. Cuz they all have to have a collar, and hemp is the wave of the future.
Of course, for low-pro, low-tech fun nothing beats a knotted-up old sock for good times. AND it’s recycling at it’s most fun for everyone! Just ask Pie's brother Gizmo. He loves him some old sock.
About this blog
Roxanne Kotzman is a Daily News Photo Department veteran of nine years. When she and longtime friend Stacy Long
discovered their love all of all things environmentally responsible, they launched Happy Monkey Planet and jumped head-first into the vibrant eco-community.
Wow, so much to learn! But initially the idea is a pretty simple one: Let's change the world through information, education and action.
Rox & Stacy are a lot like you: ecologically minded but sometimes just plain overwhelmed when charged with the task of making a far-reaching difference in the environment. They have jobs, families, homes, lives and pets.
But what if doing better was a simple as a light-bulb change, a reusable canvas grocery bag, recycling that soda can or a cold-water wash?
These eco-chicks just hope to have a little fun, learn a little more, share a lot of information and maybe make the planet a happier, greener, cleaner place.
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