Nylon Collars & Leashes: Bad for the Environment?

That nylon leash you attach to your dog’s nylon collar might have more environmental impact than you ever imagined.  Consider the fact that nylon is made from petrochemicals, and it’s a synthetic that is non-biodegradable.  So you might ask, “No biggie, how often do I throw out a leash anyway?  It’s only minimally impacting the [...]

Keeping Cats Indoors – An Ecological Perspective

There are over 90 million cats kept as pets in the United States, many of whom have access to the outdoors.  This number does not include the millions of feral cats that roam the cities without a home base.  While they may “live” indoors with their human counterparts, many are free-roaming when out and about.  [...]

Green Alternatives for Disposable Waste Bags

Ok, so you’re faced with the same dilemma every urban dog owner faces.  Poop happens!  And when it happens you’ve gotta deal with it.  Unfortunately, for many of us that means using plastic bags to dispose of the waste.  While it keeps our cities and suburbs tidy, it also adds a lot of waste to [...]