With three cats in the house (and a litter of foster kittens!), I’m always on the look-out for neat new toys and tools that I think our felines will appreciate or benefit from, and these cat lounger/scratchers from Bergan are not only beneficial to cats, but they’re eco-friendly as well!

Made of 100% post consumer recycled materials, the scratcher, which resembles egg cartons, contains no glues or chemicals and is completely feline friendly. It can be scratched, shredded, slept on and played with, and when it’s reached the end of its lifespan it can be put out on the curb …read more

I love the idea of my dogs working for their treats. Though they don’t get them often (they’re so small that too much extra food could cause weight gain), but they’re very excited when they hear the rattling of the treat bag. I bet I could make them even happier with something like this:
Made of high quality kraft board, the Amazing Treat Machine uses a tennis ball and an empty plastic water bottle filled with treats. That’s it. Your dog learns (pretty quickly, I’d imagine!) to drop the tennis ball into the top of the constructed box, and when it …read more

YAVA Glass was a featured shop at Etsy this weekend. They offer eco-friendly glassware. “YAVA G l a s s specializes in taking recycled beverage bottles with screen-printed labels and converting them into decorative glassware.”
Here are some examples of what YAVA has available…

Recycled Rolling Rock Beer Bottle Coasters
Set of 4 for $30
These coasters are made from “kiln-fired” bottles. They measure 3.5 inches by 3.5 inches.

Recycled Bubble Up Soda Bottle Glasses
Set of 4 for $28
Set of bottle glasses measure 4.5 inches tall and can hold up 8 ounces of beverage.
More glasses, coasters, and spoonrests available in other recycled bottle styles including …read more

So you are planning an eco-friendly Earth-loving wedding?
Then look to places like eBay and Etsy for unique items like vintage wedding cake toppers. New items are items are added daily. Don’t forget to scout local second-hand shops for even more buys.

Eco-Chic Wedding Cake Topper
$30
Completely re-furbished vintage cake topper. Styled as a 50s era bride and groom, with a full, cascading bouquet. From the Brass Paper ClipEtsy shop.

Church Mouse and Groom
$55
Classic vintage Church Mice from Avon, circa 1970s. Formerly plain, white ,fragrance containers, they’ve been given a new lease on life with fresh paint and lace. You can find the Church …read more

The product which we all think of when we mention insulation is fiberglass. Fiberglass does irritate our respiratory track and requires us to install it using a mask. It also uses a formaldehyde bonding agent which can reduce air quality in the home. The fiberglass is itchy and the particles can become airborne. This is the negatives to a product that does keep use warm in the winter and saves us heating costs.
There is also a recycled denim cotton fiber insulation which is 85% recycled content. Some of the other features:

Class-A Fire Rated
No Itch or Skin Irritation
Resists …read more