Something most dog- and cat owners have in common is that they, on a daily
basis, need to clean after their furry friend. Altogether our cats and dogs p**p 3
million times a day and that is only in Sweden. Most people think that this is a
pretty gross concern, justified by the reason that it contains bacteria’s that we
should not come in contact with. This is creating a growing problem in urban ar
eas throughout the world. For
example in Stockholm 35 % of the dog owners (figures according Södermalms
district administration) choose to not pick up after themselves. The only viable
solution that exists today is to use p**p bag with using of the hand and this may
be where the problem lies. A study made by Znogg from the summer/autumn 2014 shows that 50 % of the
dog owners thinks it is uncomfortable to pick up with a plastic bag and 88 %
would prefer to pick up after themselves if they did not feel poo through the bag. It was similar numbers for the cat owners where 60 % felt that today’s cat spades
are unhygienic and 80 % would prefer a fresher option. The poo bag is simple, easy to bring and functional in all conditions and textures. But the numbers show that there is a need of having more than 1 mm plastic
between the hand and the p**p. The solution
The hygienic spade in pocket size offers a simple and fresh possibility of picking
up after the dog. With the ergonomic shape you scoop up the p**p in one single
move and you avoid the unpleasant contact with the p**p through the bag. You
use the spade with a plastic bag, which can be both thin and degradable as the
spade also protects against micro holes that lets through bacteria’s. The hygienic spade for cats works exactly like a traditional cat spade in plastic
but can be thrown in the garbage, with good conscience, once it gets insanitary. It can be used multiple times, disposed of right away or be used easily with a bag
as you remove the spill. The spade is made of sturdy cardboard from recycled newspaper. To
compensate for disposable use and create sustainability trees are planted in
relation to the production of the spade. So you end up doing nature a favor by
using the shovel.
