PET TOYS
By: SYHTip Provided By: The Green Book Choose pet toys made from recycled materials. If all pet toys purchased each year boasted 100 percent recycled content, the virgin materials saved could make a Frisbee nearly 2.5 miles in diameter.
GO FISHING FOR WATER
By: SYHWhen cleaning your aquarium, use the old water to feed your plants instead of pouring it down the drain.
TAKE A WALK
By: SYHSAVE $1,800
If you’re paying someone to walk your dog a few times a week, why not do it yourself?
TOY STORY
By: SYHSAVE $200
You know how babies love to play with keys more than any other expensive toy made just for them? Pets are the same way.
FUN FROM SCRATCH
By: SYH SAVE $40
Buy a scratching pad made from recycled materials that resemble a tree trunk.
SLEEP WELL
By: SYHSAVE $35
Buy a pet bed made with polyester spun from recycled plastic bottles instead of a standard pet bed with a cotton or suede cover and virgin polyester fill.
PET FOOD
By: SYHConsider a vegetarian diet for your pets, or at least consider feeding them less meat, poultry, and fish
THANK YOU I’M CRATEFUL
By: SYHBuy used aquariums, terrariums, crates and cages for your pets. You can save up to $300 or more depending on size and type.
COLLARS/LEASHES
By: SYHMake the next pet leash or collar you purchase be made from organic canvas materials instead of nylon.
PLANNED PARENTHOOD
By: SYHSAVE $ 1,000
If it’s not already taken care of, make sure you get your pet spayed or neutered.
