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 16th, 2009 at 9:48 am
My older cat would love it. It is possible my younger cat would pee on it (but she pees on everything).
October 16th, 2009 at 10:14 am
Wow! My furry purries will pile on top of each other to enjoy this.
October 16th, 2009 at 11:35 am
My kitty would love this, a chew, scratch and sit all-in-one.
October 16th, 2009 at 11:39 am
This is super cute and I’d love to win one to test out on my guys as I’m pretty certain I would need to get one for each of them if they loved it as much as Ando does!
October 16th, 2009 at 12:00 pm
My cat Lucy would LOVE this.
October 16th, 2009 at 2:11 pm
My black cat sure love it, the curves of the desing are so inviting to rest
October 16th, 2009 at 3:00 pm
I really like how it’s not only made from recycled material but is recyclable.
October 16th, 2009 at 3:21 pm
Oh, my cats would be over the moon for one of these…
October 16th, 2009 at 4:43 pm
great! hope I’m one of the lucky ones…..
October 16th, 2009 at 5:47 pm
Oh man, my two furballs need one of these! I love that it recycles if they destroy it!
October 16th, 2009 at 6:28 pm
Nice! We’d love to try it!
October 16th, 2009 at 7:03 pm
I love it. They should make it in people size. I bet that it would be economical (not cheap) too.
October 16th, 2009 at 7:24 pm
This is a great product! My cats would love this and I love the fact that it is made of recycled material. Also love the price point!
October 16th, 2009 at 7:26 pm
great design!
October 16th, 2009 at 11:26 pm
I am sure my cats would LOVE this bed – and would actually have a power struggle because of it! It would be great to win one, as we are in the middle of renovations, and their beds are packed away in a box somewhere (poor kitties have to sleep on the couch…)
October 16th, 2009 at 11:55 pm
That looks like it would be very comfortable for a cat!
October 17th, 2009 at 11:49 am
Wow, my 3 cats would love to have one of these in our house!
October 17th, 2009 at 2:11 pm
I hope my kitties win this one – they’d be lounging in luxury!
October 17th, 2009 at 3:37 pm
This is neat. I think my kitties would love this.
October 17th, 2009 at 3:51 pm
I love this–I hope they start selling these everywhere soon!
October 17th, 2009 at 8:03 pm
Looks very stylish. My three cats would fight over this.
October 17th, 2009 at 11:57 pm
This looks like a very cool product – I’m sure my cat would love it – he loves to lay on any type of paper product. Thanks
October 18th, 2009 at 7:52 am
why does my cat love scratching so much? why do I love eco-friendly products?
this would be wonderful for both of us!
October 18th, 2009 at 11:04 am
Looks great- my cats would enjoy hanging out on a few of these
October 18th, 2009 at 12:56 pm
very neato!
Thanks for the giveaway >^..^<
October 18th, 2009 at 2:01 pm
What a handsome kitty! My cats would love it.
October 18th, 2009 at 6:28 pm
I am always looking for an eco-friendly pet product and I really like the look of this lounger. It would be a hit in my home for sure
October 18th, 2009 at 7:13 pm
This is fantastic! My cats and I try to do as much as possible to reduce our carbon paw prints. We will be getting one for certain.
October 18th, 2009 at 7:15 pm
We want this awesome product in our home!
October 18th, 2009 at 10:35 pm
It is a great product for our furry cat
October 18th, 2009 at 10:42 pm
It looks so comfortable to pet.
October 19th, 2009 at 5:46 am
Very cool. Even more so, since it’s made from 100% recycled materials. Would love to see my kitty lounging on it.
October 19th, 2009 at 6:52 am
cool product, wish my kitties had one.
October 19th, 2009 at 8:18 am
What a COOL product!!! I know my cat would LOVE one
October 19th, 2009 at 8:41 am
I hope I’m not too late to enter! This looks like a great product.
October 19th, 2009 at 11:30 am
i gotta get one. Hey, that looks like my cat Bodhi!
October 19th, 2009 at 6:38 pm
Oh- I want one!
October 19th, 2009 at 7:34 pm
love this!
October 19th, 2009 at 7:37 pm
I can tell this one would definitely be a winner with my cats.
October 19th, 2009 at 7:52 pm
Ok, so we have two cats and a dog (both cats are vaster than the wee dog) as well as TWINS on the way.
We are already a few beds short. His royal highness Malakai who is a young, spry but determined fifteen-year-old tabby (also known by his tribal name: shrunken head raccoon dog) is in dire need of new digs.
Something to keep him out of the crib and off of the kitchen table and far, far from my head at night. Something to distract him from the crazy twins boys who will be born within the next month or so.
Hey, can I put one of my babies in the Eco-chic Bambu Lounger . . . ? Kidding. Kind of. No really. It would be great.
Thanks for the amazing blog. I read it everyday and just attempted my very own IKEA hack kitty litter solution. Will keep you posted.
October 19th, 2009 at 8:46 pm
cool scratcher
October 19th, 2009 at 8:54 pm
My kitties would love this, and they have just destroyed the ones we have, so this one is far superior and I might win! Yipee
October 19th, 2009 at 9:48 pm
love your cute models! what a graceful way to show off the lounger!
October 20th, 2009 at 3:00 am
How great it works !!
October 20th, 2009 at 5:22 am
My cat loves cardboard, so I’m sure she’d love this!
October 20th, 2009 at 7:25 am
How fabulous! I know my cats would just love to lounge on this.
October 20th, 2009 at 8:00 am
what a great idea! my black cat loves egg crates too.
October 21st, 2009 at 7:52 pm
Love it! Looks cozy!
October 23rd, 2009 at 1:24 am
Extremely eco-friendly. I love this…..
October 24th, 2009 at 12:50 pm
My british Shorthairs would go mad over these…scratch and sleep what more could they want….great design.