Poop Converters and Earth Day
Apr 24th, 2008 by Teri
Here are some tips on keeping the earth safe while enjoying your pet dog.
Pooper Bags:
Now the smarter manufacturers of pet products are going green with bio- degradable pet poop bags. These bags do not stay around for 20 years they break down into harmless waste.
Poop Converters:
You can have green adventures at home also by using the Poop Converter and save cash for something important.
Have you ever hoped for making use of the waste your dog produces in the back yard and turning it into organic compost and fertilizer for your garden? Well its here…the new Poop Converter does not need chemicals it works with worms that convert the dog waste into liquid gold for your plants. Yes it works for cat waste also just think of the possibilities as most pet people are plant people too.
The worms convert the waste into worm castings that are highly concentrated organic fertilizer for flower gardens and potted plants. One Converter works for 2 medium size dog droppings and its easy to use, just drop the refuse into the bin and let the worms go to work and the best part is there is no odour.
The unit comes with 1,ooo worms, instructions and gives you back compost tea liquid gold and you can be a winner in the green Olympics.
Keeps the earth clean, cuts down on cost of garbage disposal for cities and the best part gives you something you would have to go and buy at a store, so it saves you money.
You can buy a Poop Converter by clicking here : Dog Poop Converter
Get Green Pet Toys:
The Eagle Tribune quotes Don Griffith “ But the industry isn’t all lavender and mint dog shampoo and stylish leashes made of hemp. In addition to environmental benefits, green pet accessories tend to be much safer for dogs and cats, said Don Griffith, president of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association. The pet industry has little or no regulation, he said, so that cheap rubber bone you bought for Fido might be coated with poisonous chemicals or tainted with lead. Don is seeing more and more dogs coming in with liver and pancreatic problems from ingested toxins in chew toys and treats.
Toxic Rawhide Bones:
Those toxic rawhide bones, pigs ears and smoked bones sound so appealing for your dog but since they carry so much bacteria its like a low dose of poison for pet owners. This comes from a veterinarian and I bet your vet doesn’t give you this advice to warn you on how not to make your dog sick. The Doggy Tug toy is another great invention made right in the USA by a dog owner who bought toys on the market that fall apart easily. She invented her own toy, and it is not toxic, washable and very durable. See the article and enter the contest by signing up for the newsletter.
Today there are organic dog toys for dogs and cats to play with that are made of totally organic materials. Pet owners have the best intentions to give their dogs amusing toys but cannot expect to know what is in each product on the market especially with no quality control or inspections of foreign products that are untested and not safe.
These non toxic toys are called Doggy Tugs and are made right here in the USA - the added benefit of these toys is that they durable and there is no lead paint or toxic substances. They are made tough and last even through the toughest handling by a big dog. If you want an new business to invest in the eco-friendly pet product industry is going to grow to 1 billion in sales by 2009.
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WRITTEN BY : Teri Salvador
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This is a really great idea for the environment and for pet owners to kill two birds with one stone, what a novel method of using waste and turning it into organic food for plants. Great article and I need one for my two dogs. Thanks Teri again for the great articles you write for pet owners.
Barry is right and I didn’t know about such a product, I am his wife and I am grateful to be on your list, you always provide such healthy information for our two dogs, Baron and Cassie.
Great to see people spreading the word about being eco-friendly with your pet!
For more resources on this topic, see the new Blog: http://www.EarthPaw.org, which is dedicated to “Making Man’s Best Friend - Earth’s Best Friend”.
EarthPaw is sponsored by Doo Care, an eco-friendly pet waste removal franchise, dedicated to keeping our environment clean by cleaning and disposing of dog waste in an environmentally conscious manner.
Teri, once again another great article. I’ve always made it a point to buy the bio-degradable poop bags for my dog Joyee. I never dreamed there would be a way to use her waste as an organic plant food for my plants. What a brilliant idea!
Thank you Rita for your comment - as more eco friendly products are made we will be on our way to a safer planet…and these products I am reviewing are made in the USA.
Thanks again!!
Teri
My husband is the gardener in the family and he will be thrilled that I’ve found a way to clean up after my two dogs and feed his plants wtih an organic material. Thanks for the great article!
Teri, I would like to add to your comment on the use of pestisides, etc. on lawns or I should say not to use pesticides. I feel the use of such products is notonly dangerous to our pets but it is not good for us. This could be the cause of many cancers in dogs. I do not even put flea products on my lawns. I use nematodes which destroy fleas. You can buy nematod from garden supply stores by the bucket and spread on your lawns. I have been doing this for a few years now and have not had a flea problem for years plus I know my yard is safe for all my dogs.
Marilyn