When choosing an eco-friendly dog toy, look beyond the flashy packaging and buzzwords. “An eco-friendly toy is made from materials that help our planet,” said Spencer Williams, CEO of B Corp-certified pet product company West Paw.
His criteria for an eco-friendly dog toy prioritizes one that is first made from recycled content, then made from natural materials followed by where the product is made, reflecting the eco-friendly which standard it follows.
“Natural materials can also be eco-friendly, however I put recycled content first because the supply chain needs safe options to use recycled content, such as consumer products, to have more -economic incentive to recycle,” he explained. “Finally, the location of manufacturing is very important because the laws and standards around manufacturing in an eco-friendly way differ around the world.”
Ready for your dog to go greener? Let’s smell the top eco-friendly dog toys:
- West Paw Funnl: Made in the US from sustainable materials like Seaflex and zero-waste Zogoflex. It’s 100% recyclable and non-toxic, and it’s even designed to hold Earth Animal No-Hide Dog Chew. Comes in tropic red, kelp or marine. Costs $20. For Funnl and two no-hide chews $31.
Orbee-Tuff Planet Balls; $9.99
- Orbee-Tuff Planet Balls: Made in the US from TPE rubber free of BPA, lead and phthalates. These sturdy balls come in a variety of colors and sizes, making them perfect for any pup who loves to play fetch. Costs $9.99. outwardhound.com
- TallTails Scrappy Rabbit Toy: Made for dogs that like to pull. A great eco-friendly option, it’s made from scrap vegetable-tanned leather and reinforced with layers of natural wool-felt. Costs $14.99. talltaildog.com
- PLAY with Plush Toys: For dogs who love plush toys. Made from Eco-friendly PlanetFill filler, made from 100% post-consumer recycled plastic bottles. Comes in sets like the Snack Attack Collection/$55.90 and Barking Brunch Collection $35.90. petplay.com
- Eco Friendly Recycled Cotton Ball and Rope Toy by Only Natural Pet: Made for dogs who love rope toys. Made from recycled cotton scraps from the home and fashion industries, it keeps cotton waste out of landfills while giving your pup a fun, durable toy. Costs $12.99. onlynaturalpet.com
With so many eco-friendly dog toys available, there’s no reason not to spoil your pup while also helping to protect the planet.
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