One of the new products that I found at the the SuperZoo Pet Expo last month is the new eco-friendly pulp scratch lounger from Bergan Pet Products. As you can see, Ando is enjoying the lounger that Bergan sent us to test out. He approves.
This unique scratcher/lounger is made from paper pulp, like the kind of material egg crates are made of. It’s no wonder Ando loves the lounger, egg crates are one of his most favorite things! He loves to chew them to bits and shoot little pieces all over the place. Because of that, I was worried that he would immediately destroy the Bergan lounger, but he only took one little bite (he has to taste everything), then settled down to enjoy the curvy lounging surface. I think he has a little more respect for it that he would have for a plain old egg crate.
So there are some really exciting things about this product. First, it is the perfect size for the cats to sit on (as Ando demostrates) and the textures seem to be really attractive to cats. Second, it is an extremely eco-friendly product. The paper pulp is made from 100% postconsumer waste, which, according to Bergan, is “fiber from paper that has been used for its intended end purpose, including office waste paper, magazines, and newsprint.” Did you know that forty percent of garbage is paper? That’s a lot of material that can be diverted from the landfill to make these scratchers! And Bergan assures us that the scratcher/lounger is made using no harmful glues or chemicals. And finally, another super-terrific thing about this product — it’s $9.99! I’m not sure they are going to be able to make these fast enough.
I think the natural eco-friendly texture of paper pulp and the simple lines of the scratcher/lounger would fit in nicely with any decorating style, especially an eco-chic mod interior. At this price, even if the cats shred the thing in a couple of months, it’s easy to toss it in the recycling bin and get a replacement.
UPDATE: Now available from Amazon for just $9.99.
ENTER TO WIN! 5 WINNERS!
But have no fear, I’ve got not one, but FIVE Bergan pulp scratch loungers to giveaway! Please leave a comment on this post with your thoughts on the new pulp lounger and you’ll be entered to win. Five winners will be chosen in a random drawing on October 19 and notified via email. This giveaway is limited to addresses in the US and Canada.
October 12th, 2009 at 7:25 pm
This looks purr-fect!
October 12th, 2009 at 7:26 pm
This is awesome!
October 12th, 2009 at 7:27 pm
Sounds like the perfect combination of price and functionality!
October 12th, 2009 at 7:28 pm
This looks really neat, I am looking forward to winning one or buying one! Thank you for promoting it on Twitter.
Lisa Illman
The Kritter Kommunity
October 12th, 2009 at 7:28 pm
This is the best lounger ever. Now the question will be how to keep a much bigger dog from wanting to recline on it as well.
October 12th, 2009 at 7:29 pm
My two little ones would love to sleep and play on this, they both no how to fit together on anything.
October 12th, 2009 at 7:29 pm
Ohhhh, I like this. I think Juno would like it more. :3
October 12th, 2009 at 7:29 pm
This looks like another great tool in my quest not to have my cat scratch the carpets.
October 12th, 2009 at 7:30 pm
Oh I have a cat recuperating from a weekend at the vet who would love this!
October 12th, 2009 at 7:31 pm
This looks awesome! We have an old futon mattress from before we got our new bed, and it makes an awesome playspace for them. I can only imagine that they’d think this would be even cooler!
October 12th, 2009 at 7:32 pm
I’m always looking for eco conscious products for my girls…looks fascinating!
October 12th, 2009 at 7:34 pm
Oh yes, we need one of those right away. Love the idea!!
October 12th, 2009 at 7:35 pm
This looks really neat. My cats already love playing in the cardboard boxes and these are more ergonomic and free of heavy dyes
October 12th, 2009 at 7:42 pm
I know 4 kitties in Vegas that would love to do some quality control for this lounger.
October 12th, 2009 at 7:44 pm
Oh,I can see where my cats would love this! Plus the price is incredibly reasonable! Very cool find!!
October 12th, 2009 at 7:44 pm
Looks so comfy I might wanna lounge on it myself! My cats LOVE these things!
October 12th, 2009 at 7:44 pm
I think my kitteh would enjoy climbing all over this little contraption!
October 12th, 2009 at 7:45 pm
I have a Havana Brown who looks just like the model. I’m sure mine would like it, too.
October 12th, 2009 at 7:45 pm
very intriguing…:)
October 12th, 2009 at 7:45 pm
this looks amazing! eco and scratch friendly–what more could a girl ask for?
October 12th, 2009 at 7:49 pm
WOW that is such a cool scratcher. My 5 kitties would love to fight over this scratcher!
October 12th, 2009 at 7:49 pm
My cats always seem to enjoy the least likely thing in the house. Something tells me they’d love the lounger.
October 12th, 2009 at 7:54 pm
Chomps would love this! And it would save my cardboard box stash in the closet.
October 12th, 2009 at 8:02 pm
If Ando approves you know it’s got to be good. I’d love to have one (or two, for two kitties).
October 12th, 2009 at 8:17 pm
OMC! My sister and I would LOVE a scratchie lounge like this! I hope we win! (I’d even let my sister use it sometiemz. Really!)
October 12th, 2009 at 8:17 pm
Those look cool!
October 12th, 2009 at 8:23 pm
how can you go wrong for $9.99? and ando make everything look like a million bucks. ; )
October 12th, 2009 at 8:25 pm
What a great product! I love the design and the fact that it’s eco-friendly. My cats would love this more than I do, they live to scratch things.
October 12th, 2009 at 8:30 pm
Dis’z da neetust fing evur!! I kud lounge out on it, an i’z long so i wud fit da whole fing! I kud also streeetch and scratch*scratch*scratch like I do on karpetz. I don’t fink hooman wud yell at mi fur scratchin dis wun. =^.^=
October 12th, 2009 at 8:32 pm
I LOVE it!! I know my kitties would too!
October 12th, 2009 at 8:56 pm
My babies would love this. I have several cats(8)who love to have a variety of choices when it comes to their chill out time. Some prefer being high on top of one of the trees or even higher on top of cabinets, however, some like to be close to the ground. I hope to win one of these because I am confident it would be a major hit with the kits.
October 12th, 2009 at 9:04 pm
It looks like it might be fun upside down as well…
October 12th, 2009 at 9:05 pm
My cat Max (a.k.a. Evil Moshee) looks JUST LIKE the one pictured! Awesome!
October 12th, 2009 at 9:06 pm
Looks great. We have another curved lounger that I originally saw on moderncat (http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3037705) that our cats love, and the price is definitely right.
October 12th, 2009 at 9:13 pm
I think it is very clever, but I wonder if my kitties will like it. They’re suspicious of anything I bring home for them except boxes, but this IS a box…
I shall hope to wait and see!
October 12th, 2009 at 9:13 pm
Sid would love to shred the heck out of this thing – and I’d be happy to toss it in the recycle bin for reincarnation! Very cool.
October 12th, 2009 at 9:30 pm
very cool! i’m curious how my kitties would react to it…more of a lounge chair or would they use it as it is intended…
October 12th, 2009 at 9:32 pm
Oh wow I didn’t even realize it was made from paper pulp at first until I read it was made from the same material as egg cartons.
I can just see my cats rubbing their faces on the grooves on this and fighting over who gets it next.
I wish these were in stores out here, I’d surely pick up a couple of them.
October 12th, 2009 at 9:41 pm
Eee! What a fun design! Comfy looking and charming.
October 12th, 2009 at 9:41 pm
in for 1!
October 12th, 2009 at 9:45 pm
My 2 formerly feral rescue kittehs would love to have something like this to play with.
October 12th, 2009 at 9:49 pm
When I read that 40% of garbage is paper, I thought, “wow”, but then thought about my own trash and would totally agree. What a great product that can use our leftovers and turn it into wonderful and so inexpensive kitty beds/playstations.
October 12th, 2009 at 9:50 pm
It is good that you are able to choose eco-friendly products for cats too. This would be lovely to win.
October 12th, 2009 at 9:53 pm
My cats would love to dig their talons into this!
October 12th, 2009 at 10:02 pm
That’s awesome and would go great in my new house!
October 12th, 2009 at 10:02 pm
I bet our cats would prefer this to my favourite chair… Or at least I hope.
Question: when will it be available in Canada?
October 12th, 2009 at 10:03 pm
looks fabulous
October 12th, 2009 at 10:11 pm
Looks very comfy – I am sure my cats would love one:-)
October 12th, 2009 at 10:12 pm
Purrrrrrrr – looks grrrrrrrrrrreat!
October 12th, 2009 at 10:12 pm
Natasha would love that!