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 13th, 2009 at 10:07 am
interesting use of materials.
October 13th, 2009 at 10:09 am
this planet needs more earth friendly creative types….this idea rocks!!! love it and i’m sure my kittehs will too!!!
October 13th, 2009 at 10:11 am
looks awesome!
my 5 kitties would love one of these!
might help comfort them since we just lost our 6th
October 13th, 2009 at 10:11 am
I know that my cats would LOVE it! They love sitting on stuff and being allowed to scratch on it would be even better.
October 13th, 2009 at 10:12 am
Koya would love this!
October 13th, 2009 at 10:13 am
Hmmm… I do wonder how it would stand up to Jeremiah the Destroyer… But I’d be willing to give it a shot…
October 13th, 2009 at 10:14 am
that is an awesome lounger!!
October 13th, 2009 at 10:16 am
Love it! And Taz loves his cardboard scratcher so I know he’d love a paper pulp lounger.
Looks great.
October 13th, 2009 at 10:16 am
This looks very comfortable!
October 13th, 2009 at 10:18 am
What cat would not like this!! Made from recycled material too!! Even better!!
October 13th, 2009 at 10:20 am
This look just like the thing Missy would like!
October 13th, 2009 at 10:20 am
That is totally awesome! My cats would really love it! Great idea.
October 13th, 2009 at 10:20 am
That’s pretty fab! My kitties would have great fun with the scratcher/lounger!
October 13th, 2009 at 10:20 am
What a wonderful idea! I would be happy to support recycling and awesome cat products at the same time!
October 13th, 2009 at 10:21 am
Awesome style . . . and eco friendly too. Excellent!
October 13th, 2009 at 10:22 am
Very cool! And inexpensive, too. I might get one for my cats. (Though I’ll of course try to win one first ;D )
October 13th, 2009 at 10:25 am
Now this is too cool…my fur babies would LOVE this !!
October 13th, 2009 at 10:26 am
My noodles would love this! It would suit his “ruler of the house” personality perfectly!
October 13th, 2009 at 10:26 am
looks fab and i love the eco-friendliness and the great price!
October 13th, 2009 at 10:26 am
The only thing my cats wouldn’t like about this is having to share it with any of the other cats in the house.
October 13th, 2009 at 10:27 am
That is really cool. My cats would LOVE this!
October 13th, 2009 at 10:29 am
Cool!
October 13th, 2009 at 10:30 am
My boys need this one!
October 13th, 2009 at 10:31 am
wow, so inexpensive! i hope my kitties like it..
October 13th, 2009 at 10:34 am
My cat would love this alternative to his favorite piece of furniture.
October 13th, 2009 at 10:36 am
oh, i do believe my kitties would enjoy that.
October 13th, 2009 at 10:39 am
very very cool and very very affordable!
October 13th, 2009 at 10:40 am
Wow – usefull and green!
October 13th, 2009 at 10:40 am
I’m game. I’m all for eco-friendly, but this design has me puzzled. It seems just odd enough that my boys may love it …
October 13th, 2009 at 10:40 am
My kitties would love this! So neat!
October 13th, 2009 at 10:41 am
What a great product ~ I love the concept, the design, the eco-friendliness, and especially the price-point! Looks like a win-win for everyone.
October 13th, 2009 at 10:42 am
Both my kitties would enjoy this — the shape looks very comfortable, and offers several different positions for the kitties.
October 13th, 2009 at 10:44 am
My Rudi would lounge all day in this!
October 13th, 2009 at 10:45 am
Would love to see my tortie use this over my dining room table legs!
October 13th, 2009 at 10:47 am
…this looks cool. I like things that are green!!
October 13th, 2009 at 10:50 am
These are really beautiful. It would look great in my living room;)
October 13th, 2009 at 10:51 am
The design is great! I see kitty launch pad
October 13th, 2009 at 10:52 am
Cool product! Nice to look at and eco-friendly – purr-fect!
October 13th, 2009 at 10:53 am
My kitty Josie aka “The Mad Shredder” would love this!
October 13th, 2009 at 10:54 am
I have one cat that adapts everything to this pose anyways so this would be perfect for him.
October 13th, 2009 at 10:55 am
Hmm…I’ve never seen Audrey with an egg crate, but she sure loves to bite the corners of cardboard boxes (and lick the shipping labels ?!).
October 13th, 2009 at 10:56 am
My 3 cats uncluding my foster kitty would love this!
October 13th, 2009 at 10:57 am
Very cool use of recycled products! With 7 cats, I am sure I can get some cat opinions on this product!
October 13th, 2009 at 10:58 am
The eco-friendly material sounds like a great idea and I love the price, but honestly it doesn’t look very comfortable, particularly for some of the larger kitties in my household.
October 13th, 2009 at 11:01 am
What a cool looking scratcher. My six cats would love it.
October 13th, 2009 at 11:01 am
my eco-cat would love this!
October 13th, 2009 at 11:01 am
Looks like fun…
October 13th, 2009 at 11:03 am
These are really beautiful. It will look great in my living room;)
October 13th, 2009 at 11:03 am
I would love to have these in my home! My cat Mona would love it!
October 13th, 2009 at 11:04 am
This looks like a great product! I bet My cat would LOVE it!!!