Bamboo Fibre Bowls & Base Mats

SMALL - 15cm Diameter, suitable for: Toy & Small Dog Breeds, Cats, and Puppies

MEDIUM - 18.5cm Diameter, suitable for: Medium to Medium-Large Dog Breeds

LARGE - 23.5cm Diameter, suitable for: Large to Giant Dog Breeds

We're not all about good looks! Our BPA-free bowls and custom mats are dishwasher-safe, so no hand-washing required, unless you choose!

We usually describe them as somewhere between plastic and ceramic! Our bamboo bowls (including our slow feeder) are incredibly durable and long-lasting, much like plastic. However, they are similar to ceramic in that they should be treated with some care! Due to the rigidity of the bamboo fibre, they aren’t unbreakable. If knocked or dropped at a bad angle on a hard surface, a chip or crack may occur. However, we still believe it’s worth making them from these unique materials as they confer similar functionality and durability benefits as plastic but rely primarily on renewable resources (rather than finite fossil fuels).

Small bowls suit puppies and small/toys breeds, medium bowls are best for medium sized breeds, such as cockapoos or collies. Large bowls are perfect for large and giant breeds, such as labradors up to great danes. Please view the “size guide” above for more detailed measurements!

Our bowls are made with 50% bamboo fibre and 30% corn-starch, bound together with a 100% food grade safety tested melamine binder.

Bowls are manufactured in China, where the raw materials are sourced from as well.

How are you and your dog helping our planet?

• Bamboo is a renewable that grows in abundance and is the fastest growing plant on the planet. It absorbs huge volumes of carbon dioxide (twice that of trees) in its growth, and similarly releases lots of oxygen (up to 30% more than most plants and trees!). It is also a hardy resilient plant that does not require pesticides. After harvesting the bamboo does not die, but instead regenerates from its roots, so it doesn't need to be replanted which helps preserve soil health.
• Corn-starch is another natural material which is easy and safe to grow and produce. Like bamboo, it absorbs carbon dioxide and releases oxygen during its growth. It also requires 65% less energy to be produced than conventional fossil fuel based plastics. Since it is a plant, it does not contain toxic chemicals such as BPA or phthalates.
• Ethically made with a BSCI compliant partner in China, where 80% of the world's bamboo is grown. Being BSCI compliant means they have worked hard to meet high social and environmental standards set by an independent third party.
• Zero-plastic packaging. This bowl is packaged in a compact, recyclable cardboard box.

What do we need to improve on?

• Bamboo fibre products are not yet recycled, meaning these bowls cannot be recycled at the end of their life / if they break.
• Using melamine resin is needed to hold the bowl together, but this means the bowls are no longer 100% plant-based and will not "naturally breakdown" as such. We are looking into alternative materials as there are currently no plant-based resins that will be strong enough to keep this bowl functional and affordable.