Elle, our unofficial GEC mascot is not just a dog, she’s a member of our eco friendly family. Her health, happiness and well being is a top priority, which means we care a lot about the food she eats, the clothes (yes, clothes!) she wears and the toys she plays with. If you, like many people, added a new four-legged member to your family this past holiday season, these eco friendly pet supply companies can help you welcome your new loved one into your home.
Don’t let anyone tell you that you shouldn’t spend time and money choosing green products for your dog or cat. According to Bernadine Cruz, DVM, associate veterinarian at Laguna Hills Animal Hospital in Laguna Hills, CA, “Pets [are responsible for just as large a carbon footprint as people]. The good news is that now pet owners have more eco-friendly choices when they shop for pet products.”
Remember to budget time and money for cleaning up after your new dog or cat. Investing in a powerful vacuum cleaner designed to rid your home of pet hair and dander or scheduling regular maintenance cleaning will ensure that family members don’t develop pet allergies and your home stays clean, even with your new addition.
Which one of these eco friendly pet supply companies is your favorite?
Olive is a proud member of the Organic Trade Association and Green America. The company ensures that all its products meet strict environmental and safety criteria. Whenever possible, Olive seeks out handcrafted products that not only withstand heavy use, but also represent a higher level of crafted detail normally only seen in products for people. All products are toxin- and chemical-free, meaning they’re as safe for the humans in your home as they are for their canine companions.
Wagging Green
Wagging Green boasts a 100% bamboo fiber product line, which are hand sewn in the USA with an eye toward strength, detail and comfort for your pets. They donate 5% of profits to important environmental issues as a sign of their dedication to reducing you and your pet’s eco footprints.
Raise a Green Dog
Raise a Green Dog (with authors Leslie May and Johann The Dog) offers eco friendly supplies, educational articles, and advice to help dog lovers enjoy a long and happy life with their dogs, and help the environment at the same time. The site has been featured in Modern Dog, The Washington Post, USAToday, Dog World Magazine, Dog Fancy’s Natural Dog Magazine and other media outlets.
This site carries environmentally friendly products for your pets as well as your home, office and even eco friendly kids gear so you can buy all your green products in one place. They boast a selection of products from many of the world’s leading manufacturers and designers of sustainable, natural, organic, recycled, eco-friendly goods- products that are made with your health and the health of our planet in mind.
These are just a few of our recommended sites for eco friendly pet supplies, but we always welcome suggestions! How are you making sure your pets are living green? Send photos of your animals keeping it earth friendly to our Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest pages.