Virtually everyone knows about carbon footprints and many of us try to reduce them by cutting down on travelling and other things that can be adding to the amount of Co2 being produced because of our actions.

But do we ever think about our pets and in particular the carbon footprints of our dogs, this can cover everything from where the dog food and collars are made, to what the dog leaves behind in the park. There is a quick survey to take on Pooch and Mutt, where with a few ticks of the boxes you can quickly find out.

In the mean time here are some extra tips to make doggy’s carbon footprint reduce:

Biodegradable poop bags

Wonderful walkies

Sustainable accessories

Biodegradable packaging

Time with your pet

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Pets such as our dogs deserve to get a feel of the eco-friendly way of enjoying green products and in this case, Aroma Paws aims to oblige. Chemically free products for your pooch is the best way to take care of them and with this line introduced by Aroma Paws, the Luxury Dog Shampoo and Conditioner, not only are you endorsing green products but also providing the best way to groom your dog using these eco-friendly shampoos which also comes in 8 amazing fragrances.

Aroma Paws considers their product line “eco-friendly essentials”, and shies away from using the word “spa” in their products. “Frankly, though the products are amazing and indulgent, we don’t want to consider this a treat. Using safer, more earth conscious products on ourselves and our animals needs to be a way of life,” says Joe Guzman, the firms President. “We’ve found a way to bring the spa experience home with the rich fragrances from essential oils, combined in an exciting new way.”

(Source) PR Web

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It’s hard to find good eco friendly food for your dog these days, unless you actually make it yourself, which takes time and probably works out more expensive. So what if there was a place where you could get good quality eco friendly food for the dog? Now that would be interesting and Paw Luxury is the name that you can trust.

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Paw Luxury’s products are stylish, durable, all natural, organic, holistic, sustainable, biodegradable, fair trade, and Made in the USA.

Many of the products are packaged in recycled or recyclable packaging, so the bottles can be taking down to your local recycling centre.

Before a company’s goods can be sold in the store, they are evaluated against a tough set of criteria, including social, environmental & economic impacts of production, shipping and sales.

The Paw Luxury store (both online and off) has their own set of sustainable commitments, including: business cards made from 100% recycled content, using Cradle to Cradle-certified USPS shipping boxes, recyclable packing materials, and going paperless by corresponding via email “just to name a few.”

All of the brands we sell reflect a commitment to:

Ecology and style: The finest goods that uniquely fuse quality and design with eco sensitivities.

Organic, sustainable sources: The purest ingredients and sustainable resources possible.

Earth and people friendly: brands who share our values and work to make a positive difference in the world.

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Here’s Gooef of the day, “Dogs”.

Now, San Francisco has proposed that dog poop can actually be turned into methane gas…

Has this been on-going and have they been benefiting from dog poop yet?

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It is true they have a great life, sleeping, eating and going out for the occasional walk, sounds good! Naturally it’s the sleeping part that we are interested in today, and as dog appear to sleep for most of the day then its only fair that they a great little bed to sleep in.

This is the Eco Slumber Dog Bed from Dog Bed Works, as the title explains it is an eco bed, because it happens to be made from 85% recycled fibre for the outer fabric and inside the filling is made from 100% recycled filling. So from now on while the dog takes his naps in the corner of the room, you are rest assured that he is helping the planet too.

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Eco-Friendly

Removable, zippered cover

Both pillow and cover is machine washable

Made in Montana

Prices start at $79.95

Source [Pet-Pet]

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If you happen to see some green or organically made stuff for your pet, don’t be a bit surprised. A lot of it stems from the fact that even the pets are now targets for green living and it all starts from accessories all the way down to the food that they digest. Just when you think that people could care less for their pets, there are a lot of people out there who value them in as much as they value their own lives.

Some say that they are simply helping out the environment and contributing towards the welfare of the world. Commendable as it may, we all know for a fact that some people have their priorities and normally, contributions come towards what the basic necessities are in living properly today.

Earthdoggy.com is one of at least a dozen online retailers specializing in environmentally friendly pet products. The store carries everything from natural peanut butter-flavoured dog cookies to eco-friendly plush squeaky toys. Their top seller is a $120 dog bed made from recycled materials and printed with low-impact dyes, and a $75 organic cotton quilt designed to protect car seats from pet hair is so popular it’s out of stock.

Bodenstein says she sells environmentally friendly accessories for all facets of a pet’s life, from snout to tail - even biodegradable plastic baggies for picking up dog poop.

“A green product helps the planet no matter what it is,” Bodenstein said. “If you’re going to buy a collar or a dog bed anyway, why not pick an earth-friendly one?”

(Source) The Canadian Press

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Everyone knows that with every computer comes a mouse, this device has become so essential now that it is impossible to understand what modern day computing would be like without it.

So if there is a mouse, then why is there not a cat? Well there is now, this is the recycled computer monitor cat bed, and as you see he really loves his new home and why not, the inside is fully cushioned and very comfortable.

Priced at $110

Source [Hippy Shopper]

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Bird hunting or game hunting as most of us are familiar with has become increasingly under scrutiny since wild life preservation is something that goes along with the environmental factors included in safeguarding the rights of animals we have today. Bird hunting has been tagged as a past time to which people find relaxation and challenge. However, while the intent may not be really identified, it remains that you are contributing towards the growing number of extinct animals the world knows of today.

Birds are of different species and if we itemize them one by one, we would be surprised at the number of known species per category living today. It has come apparent that we need to take each animal seriously and if we value their presence, we should consider the potential impact it would have as far as our drive for animal extinction today.

(Source) The Audubon Society urges everyone to join. Experience is not required. Shotguns must be left at home, which may exclude quail hunter Dick Cheney.

“Each of the citizen scientists who braves snow, ice, wind or rain to take part in the Christmas Bird Count is making an enormous contribution to conservation,” said Geoff LeBaron, director of the program. “Counting is the first step in learning how environmental threats are affecting our birds — and in helping to protect them.”

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Just what you would expect from the a green house, that uses sustainable wood and materials, is the fact that these look as if they could be a natural home, like it has been there for years and has seen some action against the elements.

These are handmade animal houses that have all the creature comforts of home while at the same time look extremely cool and stylish, a home that even the most spoilt pet would be happy to spend the odd half an hour in or so.

Prices start at $300

Source [Eco Friend]

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Don’t forget the cats this festive season, and what better present than this Climbing Tower from Trendy Cat, they measure in at around three to five feet tall and have different levelled platforms.

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Designed and built to last for years …

Handcrafted in the USA, Trendy Cat Towers have been carefully designed for durability as well as style. They are constructed of sustainable bamboo and birch hardwoods, and are completely finished with durable, non-toxi