The Coolest Pet Gear Made From Recycled Materials

Seven brands transforming ocean-bound water bottles into well-designed dog accessories.

December 19, 2024

Just as in our own lives, there’s a considerable amount of unavoidable waste in the lives of our pets. Food packaging and poop bags (not even the compostable ones are totally safe) are among the more necessary avenues of waste creation in the pet-o-sphere, along with the more optional arenas of doggie clothing collecting and toy destroying.

There are myriad ways in which brands can approach sustainability and, thankfully, plenty of them have action plans — from producing locally to sourcing upcycled materials. We rounded up seven products in the latter camp — jackets, beds, toys, and more all repurposed and reimagined from recycled plastic. Go forth and help your pup sleep with a clean conscience — on an eco-filled bed, naturally.

Maxbone Eco Packable Sling Carrier

$89

This stylish sling carrier by Maxbone is made from water bottles and recycled rayon. It comes with two zipper pockets for your own necessities and a super-cozy nest for pups under 10 pounds to peek out of. Plus, your purchase supports dogs in need; Maxbone frequently partners with rescues like Wags & Walks and One Tail at a Time.

$89 at Maxbone

The Foggy Dog Gingham Check Dog Bed

$55

Foggy Dog beds are available in tons of cute prints — including this gingham check which’ll no doubt induce dreams about bucolic walks on wide open farms. Their fluffy Sustainafill™ insert is made from 100 percent recycled fiber spun from plastic bottles. You can also skip the insert entirely, instead employing old linens or clothing that’ll comfort dogs with their familiar scents.

$55 at The Foggy Dog

Harry Barker Eton Dog Collar

$24

$12

It takes 10 recycled bottles to make one of Harry Barker’s Eton dog collars, and they’re worth every last Evian. There are five different colors available, and each of ‘em screams preppy chic, thanks to those bold horizontal lines. Even if those bottles were made to be destroyed, their end product is quite the opposite: The Eton collar “can withstand 600 pounds of pressure,” per the Harry Barker website.

$12 at Harry Barker

Wild One Everyday Pet Carrier

$175

Wild One has made a name for themselves in the pet care space for their minimalist-yet-playful accessories that are go-tos for hordes of zoomer and millennial pet parents. Their Everyday Pet Carrier is plenty chic, but the fact that its knit body is created out of 80 recycled bottles makes it all the more attractive.

$175 at Wild One

P.L.A.Y. International Food Dog Toys

$38

$34

We know — for plenty of dogs, the most waste-creating part of life is the penchant for toy destroying. To a certain degree, if you’re liable to let your dog have their fun, there’s only so much you can do to curb the wastefulness of a toy destroying habit. To minimize the damage, buy toys with a smaller imprint, like this international food toy set that’s made with PlanetFill® filler from 100 percent post-consumer certified-safe recycled plastic bottles.

$34 at P.L.A.Y.

Wanderruff Norm Walk Kit

$99

$92

The whole kit and caboodle can be green with Wanderruff’s walk set. The Canada-based brand sells super cute harnesses, leashes, and collars all made from recycled plastic webbing and shipped in eco-friendly packaging. The cherry on top: Wanderruff donates one percent of all purchases to eco-causes.

$92 at Wanderruff

Jax & Bones Napper Bed

$109

Sustainable living really is a 24/7 commitment and the Jax & Bones dog beds, which are made with recycled soda bottle Sustainafill™, are proof of that. Not only are the materials earth friendly, their beds are also entirely made in the U.S., which knocks out all of the extra environmental impact of shipping overseas.

$109 at Jax & Bones

Rachel Davies

Rachel Davies is a writer who has written for numerous publications including Vox, Wall Street Journal, and Architectural Digest and the parent of a beautiful Cocker Spaniel mix named Thea.