Our dog is just shy of 100 pounds. His monster teeth destroy dog toys even when he’s trying to be gentle. After he’s put a few holes in a toy, it’s not safe for him to play with it anymore. The plastics that are commonly used to make dog toys aren’t recyclable, so broken toys end up in the garbage.

The solution? Tough enough dog toys made from recycled materials, like Orbee-Tuff RecycleBall and RecycleBone, by Planet Dog. Both toys are made from factory remnants and are non-toxic, washable, and recyclable.

Or make your own dog toys. My pup got a full day of play out of an old sock stuffed with another old sock and tied at the top. Try an old t-shirt or towel tied in knots. As with any toy, keep an eye on your dog to make sure he’s not eating pieces of it, and take it away once it starts to come apart. Once your dog is done, what’s left of the homemade toy can go in your rag bin.