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Eco-chic Pet Accessories for Wine Enthusiasts
If you appreciate a fine wine as much as you do a fabulous feline, then check out these pet feeders and beds from Whiner & Diner. Each one is handcrafted from authentic wooden wine crates. The raised feeders come in single-, double-, and triple-bowl styles, each with removable dishwasher-safe stainless steel bowls. Choose from six [...]
Continue reading...The Ultimate Recycled Cat Toy: Customized Hairballs
29. July 2009
Moderncat reader Stephanie sent in these photos of her cats with some truly eco-friendly cat toys. Stephanie recently purchased a FURminator and gave her kitties Miko and Rodney a good grooming, resulting in lots of loose fur. Instead of throwing it out, Stephanie rolled the fur into tight little balls that have the texture of [...]
Continue reading...For the Treehugging Moderncat
18. June 2009
Simple, natural materials make the best cat trees, and that’s exactly what the folks at Mountain Cat Trees use to create their products. Made from real trees with the bark removed and natural sisal rope, these are some of the most eco-friendly cat trees and scratchers I’ve ever seen. All products are handmade in the [...]
Continue reading...New Raised Feeders from These Creatures
22. May 2009
Seattle-based These Creatures Inc. just expanded their line of sustainably and functionally designed pet products with these cool new raised pet feeders. Like their hanging feeders, the raised feeders are made of durable powder coated steel with removable stainless steel bowls. Available in small, medium and large. All of the products from These Creatures are [...]
Continue reading...Brand New! Introducing the ModKat Litter Box Debuting at ICFF
15. May 2009
With a brand new website that just launched today and an upcoming debut at ICFF, I’d like to introduce the ModKat Litter Box. Litter is an area that is wide open for innovation and this new product is taking on the challenge. With modern style, innovative function, and attention to green design, we may have [...]
Continue reading...Vurv Design Partners with Kilowatt Studio
11. May 2009
These two beautiful new cat beds are being made available through a partnership between Moderncat fave Vurv Design and Vancouver-based Kilowatt Studio. Designer (and cat lover) Gregory Kenny of Kilowatt created these two beds, which are being distributed by Vurv. The Nest (above left) is inspired by the intertwining branches of a bird’s nest while [...]
Continue reading...Platform C Eco-friendly Modern Cat Tower from DKcat
5. May 2009
This beautiful modern cat tower from DKcat is handmade using eco-friendly materials and reclaimed wood, perfect for your eco-conscious moderncat. The bamboo plywood structure is formaldehyde-free and the platforms are covered with low-VOC, recycled content carpet. The posts are made from reclaimed wood elegantly wrapped in natural sisal rope for scratching. The Platform C tower [...]
Continue reading...BRAND NEW! SnoozePal Cat Hammock-in-a-Box BONUS GIVEAWAY!
16. March 2009
Introducing a brand new product from Cat Above, makers of the original Cat Hammock. Their newest product, available for the first time today, is the environmentally-friendly and affordable SnoozePal™ cat hammock-in-a-box. This extremely durable corrugated cardboard box measures 21.5 x 15 x 16.5 inches and houses a fleece-lined cat hammock that holds up to 20 [...]
Continue reading...Make Your Own Cat Toys: Saving the Planet One Cat Toy at a Time BONUS GIVEAWAY!
9. March 2009
It all started when Holly Tse adopted Furball, a tiny little bundle of energy who never slept but only wanted to play. To keep her sanity, Holly searched through pet stores for cat toys to entertain the crazy little guy. Finally she began to craft her own cat toys from recycled and discarded items. Holly [...]
Continue reading...Introducing the Eco-chic Bambu Lounger from Pet Lounge Studios
2. February 2009
I would like to introduce a relatively new company, Pet Lounge Studios, manufacturer of eco-friendly modern luxury pet furniture and accessories. I’m very impressed with their true commitment to reducing the company’s impact on the environment. All of their products are handmade using solid bamboo, the fastest growing plant known to man and one of [...]
Continue reading...Caboodle Corrugated Cardboard Cat Habitats: Stylish, Eco-friendly and Affordable BONUS GIVEAWAY!
26. January 2009
Introducing the newest Moderncat fave, Caboodle Corrugated Habitats for Cats from InPlay Products. I spotted this the other day in my local pet boutique (The Noble Beast in Phoenix, thanks ladies!) and I loved it immediately. Made from double-wall corrugated cardboard, this structure comes packaged in a neat little box and assembles into a 20″ [...]
Continue reading...Recycled Cardboard Kitty Pad from Design*Sponge
18. January 2009
An excellent way to be thrifty and eco-conscious is to use old cardboard boxes to make your own scratching pad. Here’s a great design for a homemade kitty scratching pad found over at Design*Sponge.
Continue reading...Dining on Recycled Rubber
22. December 2008
Not only are these cat placemats from ORE Pet stylish, but they are made from recycled rubber materials. Kitty will feel good about dining on a placemat that helped to reduce the impact on the landfill.
Continue reading...Sustainable, Functional and Modern: These Creatures Inc.
1. December 2008
Seattle-based These Creatures Inc. is taking a sustainable approach to creating beautiful and functional products for modern pets. The company — created as an offshoot of a metal fabrication/design business — makes each product to order and everything is handmade all under one roof. The first product line includes these durable powder-coated steel wall-mounted feeders. [...]
Continue reading...NEW! Eco-friendly Baobab Climbing Tree From Square Cat Habitat
17. October 2008
The designers at Square Cat Habitat have done it again! Check out their brand new Baobab climbing tree. This sleek structure provides four branches for climbing and playing and a treetop for napping and observing. As with all of the other Square Cat Habitat products, the Baobab is made from the finest eco-friendly materials. You [...]
Continue reading...Custom Kitty Catsle
21. September 2008
Moderncat reader Colin from Vancouver sent in photos of this excellent cat climbing tower that he and his father recently designed and built. Discouraged by the unattractive carpet-covered climbers, Colin and his wife decided that they wanted something better for their two cats Yama and Kumo. Constructed out of pine and finished with an eco-friendly [...]
Continue reading...What’s New at SuperZoo: Eco-friendly Mix-and-match Bumper Bed from West Paw Design
14. September 2008
Last week I cruised thorugh 1,000 exhibitors at the annual SuperZoo Pet Expo in Las Vegas. I saw a few new companies and stopped by to visit some familiar faces, including the folks at West Paw Design. It’s always fun to see what this hip, young company has going on. They have a great eye [...]
Continue reading...Eco-friendly Banana Leaf Cat Cave
4. September 2008
This stylish new cat bed has lots to offer. First, it’s made from eco-friendly banana leaf, a texture that cats absolutely love. As if that wasn’t cool enough, the sphere-shaped bed portion is separate from the base, allowing you to position the opening on the side or the top. It even includes a comfy cushion. [...]
Continue reading...Great Student Concept from Design*Sponge 2008 Scholarship Winner
2. June 2008
Each year Design*Sponge offers a scholarship program to provide financial assistance to art and design students. The scholarship focuses on product/furniture design, graphic/pattern/surface design, textiles, ceramics and interior design. This year one of the winners, Sharon Levy, included this design for cats in her portfolio. The assignment was to design a pet product and Sharon [...]
Continue reading...Cats are Living in Style in the Netherlands
9. April 2008
Beauty and creativity come together in this incredible line of products for living with cats by Dutch designer Marly Gommans. The collection, called ‘Cats in Style,’ includes a scratching post, a covered litter box, a pillow bed, and a concept for a cat door. Made using natural materials like wool felt and sisal rope, these [...]
Continue reading...Spiral Kitty Staircase Made For a Moderncat
6. March 2008
Another Moderncat favorite from the Global Pet Expo was the streamlined and stylish CatVantage modular cat tree system. There are lots of great things to call-out about this product. First, it’s designed to take up very little floor space by extending between the floor and ceiling with a unique, modular design that can fit ceilings [...]
Continue reading...March Moderncat Giveaway: Eco-friendly Cat Tree from TrendyCat
1. March 2008
This month, we are thrilled to be giving away the newly designed cat tree from the folks at TrendyCat. This beautiful and practical cat tree is like nothing you’ve seen before. It has two levels with large 16″ by 18″ cushioned perching shelves. The shelf supports are sisal covered scratching posts, with the tallest one [...]
Continue reading...Transforming Recycled Plastic into Eco-friendly Cat Toys
27. February 2008
At the expo, I visited the crew from West Paw Design who just added some cute cat toys to their eco-friendly offerings. Made from the same IntelliLoft fabric used in their Eco Nap pet beds, these toys are soft, durable, and stuffed with organic catnip. Just like everything from West Paw, the toys are made [...]
Continue reading...Cozy Cave: Eco-Friendly Bella Bed
19. December 2007
This unique pet bed provides a cozy cave-like napping spot for kitty and gives you peace of mind with its eco-friendly materials. The Bella Bed by Bella Creature Comforts features an unusual baffle design that conforms to your pet’s body, providing comfort and support. The exterior is made from Eco2 recycled cotton fiber and the [...]
Continue reading...Eco-friendly Bamboo Climbing Towers
6. December 2007
If you’re looking for eco-friendly options in cat towers as well as clean, contemporary design, then these models from TrendyCat may be just the thing for you. Handmade in the USA from solid bamboo with absolutely no particle board or MDF, the TrendyCat towers are some of the greenest cat furniture I’ve come across. The [...]
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14. September 2009
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