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Avoid conventional pet collars made with toxic dyes and cheap material, often synthetic and petroleum-derived.
❌ Synthetic material: they are made of polyester, nylon, acrylic, spandex, rayon, or polyamide. These clothes release 9MILLION plastic microfibers into the ocean every time we wash them. They make up 35% of the primary microplastics found in the oceans!
❌ Conventional Cotton: Conventionally grown cotton requires unsustainable amounts of chemical pesticides, which have a harsh effect on the environment and on the workers’ health as well. Avoid conventional cotton of any kind. Any cotton brand without the Organic Certification seal is considered conventional = toxic. Here is why: Cotton is considered the world’s dirtiest crop. Roundup Ready Cotton (RR Cotton) has been genetically modified to survive the herbicide weapon called glyphosate, Roundup, invented by Monsanto.
Avoid Greenwashing pet collars made by brands that pretend to be sustainable, or eco-friendly when they are not. They will use their misleading marketing tricks to convince you to buy their products.
❌ Recycled synthetic material: it still releases microplastics when washing
❌ Controversial manufacturing: dresses made by exploiting child labor and in other unfair environments
❌ Avoid Viscose AKA Rayon: Viscose Rayon is responsible for deforestation in Indonesia. Every year, 3.2 billion trees are cut down to make paper packaging or fabrics such as rayon and viscose.
❌ Avoid Bamboo viscose AKA Bamboo rayon: It is a bio-based semi-synthetic material created from cellulose fibers from bamboo. Even though bamboo is grown without pesticides, it is made into viscose, which requires toxic chemicals (such as carbon disulfide, solvents such as sodium hydroxide a.k.a caustic soda) and a polluting process. Plus it is mostly made in China! Therefore, bamboo viscose is greenwashing
❌ Avoid Modal: viscose that has been made using a closed-loop production process. This more sustainable process also tends to lead to slightly stronger, more durable fabrics.
❌ Avoid Lyocell: its processing also omits certain harmful chemicals altogether.
❌ Avoid Lenzing: Lenzing is a fiber production company based in Austria.
❌ Avoid Tencel: Tencel is Lenzing’s trademarked version of lyocell or modal yarn
They meet the stringent dyeing standards in the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), meaning they are the most environmentally friendly dyes available!
🍃 GOTS Certified Organic cotton does not have toxic heavy metals, pesticides, GMOs, chlorine bleaching, toxic dyes, or PVC (all things that conventional cotton has 🙈🙊). It is made by environmentally and socially responsible manufacturing. The production respects ecological rules on waste, water use, disposal, and protection of the environment. It respects the workers, the animals, the environment, and the consumers..
🍃 DYES: low-impact dyes, meaning they are made with less water, less heat, no formaldehyde, or other toxic chemicals.
🌳 Cork: one of Portugal’s most treasured sustainable materials. This process is mindful of the trees with a goal of sustainable production every 9 years for a 150-year lifespan. Animal-free and plastic-free, each product is handcrafted in small batches by skilled Portuguese artisans.
Here you will find the best organic and sustainable pet collars on the market.
Made with certified organic cotton, organic hemp, and organic cork!
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🌿 Get your best friend a waterproof, lightweight collar that is handmade with love and cruelty-free! Tiradia cork collars are absolutely stunning and make a beautiful alternative to leather options. With a durable backing, sturdy metal finishes, and a quick-release latch, they are safe too!
🌿 This sustainable pet collar is made with cork, which is vegan, hypoallergenic, antimicrobial, waterproof, lightweight, durable, biodegradable, and recyclable. Since cork is a natural material, each product may have slight color, texture, or grain variation.
✨ Tiradia creates eco-conscious and mindful vegan accessories using cork, one of Portugal’s most treasured sustainable materials. Tiradia’s connection to cork runs deep. Co-founder Joana’s family has produced cork products for Portugal wineries since the 1920s, an endeavor passed down through the generations.
✅ Hypoallergenic, antimicrobial, waterproof, lightweight, durable, biodegradable, and recyclable
✅ Handmade in Portugal from sustainably sourced cork, ethically produced,
✅ PETA approved vegan, cruelty-free free and eco-friendly
MATERIAL: Made of natural cork
💖 Lil' Archie's Sustainable Dog Collar is crafted from recycled material.
Expertly crafted from recycled plastic water bottles, both sustainable and durable. This collar's tough design ensures it will last for years to come.
Reinforced stitching, top-tier hardware, and durable inner webbing deliver unmatched strength and longevity. Tough enough to withstand even the most determined puppy chewers.
Inside each collar is 100% recycled polyester webbing crafted from non-toxic recycled plastic bottles, effectively reducing waste in landfills and oceans.
The outer fabric contains 50% REPREVE high-quality recycled fiber, conserving energy and natural resources, and repurposing ten recycled bottles for every yard used.
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MATERIAL: recycled plastic water bottles
💖 Lil’ Archie’s bandanas are made with certified organic cotton. Great for organic picnics, spring and summer walks.
This organic dog bandana is made with 100% certified organic cotton knit fabric! It is so cute featuring as a sun-ripened strawberry, the Strawberry Picnic dog bandana captures the essence of summertime sweetness. Crafted from lightweight organic crinkled gauze cotton, it becomes even more textured and charming with every wash.
Each bandana has a cozy and luxurious feel, along with a bit of stretch.
The organic bandana is made with 100% GOTS-certified organic cotton gauze fabric. The more washing of the bandana you do, the more crinkles it will get!
Plus, they are printed using an eco-friendly digital printing process utilizing water-based inks.
🍃 The double-sided bandanas are medium-weight. The pigment colorants in each print do not contain harmful chemicals and are created using a sustainable digital printing process.
MATERIAL: 100% GOTS certified organic cotton gauze fabric.
💖 Lil' Archie's Frenchie Twist Dog Necktie.
This super cute Frenchie Twist dog necktie is made of 100% cotton, and the pigment colorants in each print do not contain harmful chemicals and are created using a sustainable digital printing process.
They are offered in several color options. This is in soft pink. Whether your pup is heading to the party or simply strutting their stuff around the block, the playful pink polka dots add charm and style.
Frenchie Twist neckties come pre-tied in an elegant bow. The collar contains two snaps one inch apart so that you can find the perfect fit for your pup.
The bowtie may also be untied and redone, depending upon the desired bowtie tail length.
MATERIAL: 100% cotton