There’s something about Paul Frank that kids absolutely love. Now 26 Bars and a Band has teamed up with the license to bring dog and cat owners adorable, eco-friendly pet products featuring the funny monkey Julius. The pet beds and retractable leashes are designed and produced by an animal loving, eco-conscious couple who have brought four rescues into their family – three cats and a dog.

The Devil Julius Leash is just one of the many Avant Garde retractable leashes the company offers – we also love their non-Paul Frank options, too. On the leash you can let your dog run wild for up to 15 feet, but when he has been a bad dog, you can reel him right back in. The leash is made from ABS plastic that’s recyclable, and 26 Bars and a Band has a program set up so you can send back fully-used retractable leashes to be recycled. When you take back your leash, the company will donate $10 to the Center for Biological Diversity in your name.

The Paul Frank pet beds are made plush and cuddly thanks to a generous helping of recycled plastic bottle fill. The cover is removable so you can wash it – a super important factor if you’re using this bed for a puppy. The three styles come in both king and queen sizes.

The post Paul Frank Accessorizes Your Own Little Monkey appeared first on EcoSalon.

Earlier this month, Dog Gone Smart Pet Products launched the first completely biodegradable pet bed. Company founder Chris Onthank said, “Every year, millions of pet beds are discarded into the environment. Even the so-called green beds on the market today are mostly filled with plastic from recycled bottle tops that can take thousands of years to decompose.”

According to Onthank, the bed is made with certified organic cotton and bamboo. The fill is a material called kapok, which is an environmentally-friendly natural fiber. It’s an effective fill because its bitterness repels bacteria, microbes, and dust mites. Every component of the pet bed will begin to breakdown or decompose in the appropriate composting environment in 120 days, except the zippers – made of corn and other plant materials – which will begin to break down within 140 days.

The machine-washable bed is available in three colors: mushroom, sage, and green apple. You can picke one up for $119.95 for the smallest (24″x32″), $154.95 for the medium (28″x38″), and $199.95 for the largest (34″x46″).

The post Dog Gone Smart Introduces Biodegradable Pet Bed appeared first on EcoSalon.