2) Cycle Dog - Collapsible Travel Bowls For Cats & Dogs
Cycle Dog’s collapsible dog travel bowls are made by upcycling inner tube material. All bowls are foldable and come in a variety of fun and colorful prints. It’s the go-to sustainable product for pets and owners who are on-the-go.
3) The Kind Pet - Sustainable Dog Bed Duvet Cover
The Kind Pet’s Dog Bed Duvet cover is made with 100% cotton and is filled by upcycling unused clothing or linens, and is the perfect combination for a sustainably created pet bed.
4) ReRope - Eco-friendly Dog Toys and Leashes
ReRope upcycles new, unused textile remnants from sister company Dona Bela Shreds and creates eco-friendly rope toys and leashes. All products are USA-made in Des Moines, Iowa. Play-time with your pet just got sustainable with these colorfully-entwined rope creations.
5) Greenline Pet Supply - Banner Bags (Poop - yes, it’s okay to say “poop” - bag dispensers)
What would go best with an eco-friendly ReRope leash, you ask?? A Greenline Banner Bag equipped with 100% biodegradable poop bags. Greenline upcycles banners and creates fun and colorful poop bag dispensers that are all handmade in Chicago, Illinois. A fun and colorful, environmentally-friendly poop bag accessory might just make the task-at-hand a little more endurable.
Let’s keep those furry paw prints green with these fun and sustainable pet products. Shop companies with sustainable and environmentally friendly practices…to keep our environment friendly.
After a cold winter in the Midwest that keeps most people and their pets cooped up inside, springtime means more time spent outside! It can seem like there is so much to do to get your pets ready for some much needed vitamin D and fresh air — but over at ReRope we think spring is the perfect time for a reset! We came up with a few tips to keep you and your pets on the right track for the spring days ahead of us.
Winter is perfect for staying inside and enjoying a good movie under a warm blanket while your furry friend plays with their favorite toy! But staying indoors means your dog has probably had a lack of stimulation from the world around them. This can lead to excess energy and a headache for you! It’s time to get your pet some exercise— you’ll benefit from it, too.
Lazy, snowy days are great but your curious pup needs to get their brain working! This tip is simple but so important — grab a book, a toy and head outside to your front yard or your favorite park. Enjoy the outdoors. Your dog may have enjoyed some fun out in the snow, but chances are they weren’t spending extended amounts of time seeing what’s going on in the world. Spending time sitting outside with your pet will give them the opportunity to be exposed to many different sights and sounds— squirrels, neighbors, lawn mowers, etc. These are all things that may trigger your dog, but the exposure over time will help temper their excitement and desensitize them.
We could all stand to get our bodies moving after a season of spending time inside. Grab your ReRope leash— which is hand-knotted to withstand the many walks you’ll take over the upcoming months — and hit the trails or neighborhood sidewalks. You are bound to meet some new neighbors or fellow furry friends! Hey— it’s also a great time to work on leash skills, too!
It’s easy to see a kennel as… well, a kennel— but that’s your pets home! Make sure to take time to clean it with some pet-safe products. Especially since your dog is probably going to be spending some more time outside and tracking in dirt.
Next time your pet goes through their supply of food, wait on the refill. Instead, wash it out with warm, soapy water and wait for it to dry before filling it back up with that delicious kibble. Remember, there is food being stored in there and it can easily start to grow mold and other unwanted microbes that can make your pet sick!
Bathroom breaks and playtime outside are going to lead to dirty paws and fur. By your door, make sure you have a towel to wipe down their wet paws so they don’t track the outdoors inside. We definitely don’t want brown paw prints on your white couch!
During the winter, we want our pets to be nice and warm, but it is going to start getting nice and warm outside so we need to make sure our pets are comfortable. Schedule your pet for a grooming appointment to make sure they have an appropriate cut for the warmer weather. A shorter coat may also help to eliminate some of the dirt and debris entering your home!
Spring is a great time to bond with your pet and create lasting, good habits. Spend this season with a well-behaved, clean dog! ReRope loves showing our pets how special they are and in-turn treating the environment well, too!
Sustainability in the form of upcycling or recycling textile remnants to create a new product line isn’t a new idea. There are many companies that do it - Patagonia, Zero Waste Daniel, Ecoalf and Dona Bela Shreds are a few to mention.
There is a dire need to get creative and help tackle the textile remnant waste problem. According to The Council for Textile Recycling, last year alone, there was an estimated 25 billion pounds of textile waste generated in the U.S. Of this crazy huge number, only 15% is recycled.
One company is getting creative in its upcycling endeavors. Dona Bela Shreds upcycles textile remnants and creates unique and beautiful fashion accessories called “Shreds” - a fun cross between a necklace and a scarf. Shreds can be found in over 1,000 boutiques and gift stores across the nation.
While the process of upcycling textile remnants and creating a new fashion forward product is fun and exciting, the owner, Allison Davidson Motoyama, has encountered a big problem:
“While most of the material we receive is beautiful and perfect for our products, almost 20% of the material we receive cannot be used for our fashion accessories. We needed a solution to upcycle our already upcycled material scraps.”
The solution: The creation of ReRope, an eco-friendly pet product company that features beautiful handmade leashes and pet toys.
Allison continued, “The colors of ReRope are so fun to create. We are proud of our handmade products and of our ability to offer an alternative eco-friendly product line.”
ReRope eco-positive pet leashes transform upcycled textile remnants into sustainably entwined colorful rope creations. ReRope offers thousands of thoughtfully curated, limited edition color combinations that are all handmade in Des Moines, Iowa.
For more information, check out rerope.com or e-mail hello@rerope.com
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