Posts Tagged ‘pets’

How Green Is Your Pet’s Pooper Scooper? Monday, March 16th, 2009 Picking up after our pets (yes, their poop) in most places it’s not only law, but common courtesy.  No one likes to do it, but it has to be done.  Although this matter is totally biodegradable, why then do we place it into a non-biodegradable bag?  If you still use regular plastic bags, let me remind you about some of the hazardous statistics: ·         Takes up to 1000 years for a plastic bag to decompose ·         12 million barrels of oil used to make plastic bags ·         Less than 1% of all plastic bags get recycled in the U.S If your dog hasn’t been taught the etiquette of pooping under a bush or in the woods, then decomposable bags are your best bet.  GreenDoggieBags is a company, started by two South Floridians that developed an alternative to the non-biodegradable bags.  Made from a cornstarch mixture, these eco-friendly bags look like their counterparts but decompose after a few months.  Not out in the market yet to purchase, GreenDoggieBags is focusing on making deals with green friendly cities. For other Earth friendly pet information, visit, Pet Style and if you want to start making your own pet Earth Promises, click here. Here are some pet promise examples: To buy a collar for my pet that is made of organic canvas instead of nylon. To buy pet treats with no packaging (from the pet store treat bar). To speak to my veterinarian about putting my pet on a vegetarian diet, or feeding them food with less meat, poultry or fish.  Tags: biodegradable bags, change, changes, decompose, dog fecal matter, dog poop, doggie bags, dogs, eco-friendly, environment, global warming, green, green changes, green doggie bags, green living, green my home, green practice, green practices, green tips, non-biodegradable, pet promises, pets, plastic bags Posted in Uncategorized | 2 Comments »

Obama’s Next Pick in the Dog House? Thursday, January 15th, 2009 The news is inundated with President-elect Obama’s new economic team picks: Christina Romer to head his Council of Economic Advisers, Timothy Geithner, chosen as secretary of the Treasury, and Lawrence Summers, who will be the top White House economic adviser as head of the National Economic Council.   These intellectual decisions demonstrate Obama’s desire to have a successful team.  “Understand where the vision for change comes from first and foremost: it comes from me.”  But Barack Obama is not alone in his next important pick:  choosing the right family dog.  “This has been tougher than finding a commerce secretary.”  This family choice has been narrowed down to the Labradoodle and the Portuguese Water Dog, according to AOL News. And since the planet is also one of the soon-to-be President’s top priorities, the Obama family needs to be aware of their furry friend’s carbon paw print.  PlanetGreen simply provides a list of ways to greenify your family pet: Composting the dog’s poop, choosing the appropriate natural and organic pet food, or tagging your pet using an electronic ID chip are all eco-friendly choices.  To get more information about the Obama’s dog finalists, check out Petstyle. Earth Promise’s goal bring to people together people to make, track and keep promises about actions that will benefit the earth has a slew of green pet ideas for the Obamas and you: To buy pet treats with no packaging (from the pet store treat bar). To buy a collar for my pet that is made of organic canvas instead of nylon. To buy only pet toys made from recycled materials. To buy a pet bed that is filled with recycled fiber. To speak to my veterinarian about putting my pet on a vegetarian diet, or feeding them food with less meat, poultry or fish. So, whatever color dog (or any pet) you decide for your family, make sure it is a green one!   Tags: animal, dog, family dog, family pet, green, green changes, labradoodle, Obama, obama dog, obama family, organic pet food, pets, politics, Portuguese water Dog, President Obama, white house Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »