For one week, kill your television! Okay, well maybe not literally, but isn’t it time that we got off of the couch and engaged in activities that we actually enjoy doing?

If you’re not convinced yet, here are some interesting facts (according to turnoffyourtv.com) that might help to sway your decision:

• Number of 30-second commercials seen in a year by an average child: 20,000

• Number of minutes per week that parents spend in meaningful conversation with their children: 38.5

• Number of minutes per week that the average child watches television: 1,680

• Percentage of children ages 6-17 who have TV’s in their bedrooms: 50

• Percentage of day care centers that use TV during a typical day: 70

• Hours per year the average American youth spends in school: 900

• Hours per year the average American youth watches television: 1500

• Percentage of Americans that regularly watch television while eating dinner: 66

Don’t get me wrong, I love to watch television, but it’s not only our families and our social lives that are suffering … it’s our pets. They patiently wait at home all day for us to get out of work and to show them attention, but where do we too often find ourselves after a long day in the office? Yup, you got it, right in front of the TV. So now we’re getting a little smarter and National TV turn off week was created in 1994. It’s very important so mark your calendars that no TV is to be watched April 19 – 25!

Instead, I’ve found four exciting eco-friendly outfits for your dog that might be the perfect approach to making this week as active as possible.

The Cloudburst Dog Rain Jacket by West Paw Design is made with 100% recycled polyester fabric to give your furry friend years of comfort and protection. With this handy rain jacket, the adventures that you and your dog would be able to go on are endless. Reflective flares on the back of the jacket provide additional safety on dark evening walks. Easy cleaning, machine washable cold/cold and hang dry. Your beloved companion will love it!

Next we have the Fido Float Extreme Dog Life Jacket. Keeping your dog safe on and off shore is extremely important. Conditions that cause a dog to fall into any water might also impair his swimming ability. With the Fido Float, the added buoyancy for swim support may save the life of your pet that you cannot imagine living without.  The jacket also has many important features:  adjustable straps for a snug fit, strategically placed assistance handles to help lift dogs out of the water, bright color panels and reflective strips for increased visibility and also neoprene construction for added buoyancy and durability.

Moving on… although this isn’t a full outfit for your pooch, the Scrappy Pets Eco Friendly Recycled Leather Step-in dog harness is an excellent way to show your dog how much you care about him. The Swiveling Safety Snap conforms to your dogs every move for maximum comfort and durability. Also, they are made from beautiful premium scrap leather that otherwise would just end up in our landfills. So help save our planet today and give your dog the very best.

Finally, I have one added treat for your small canine friends. The eco-friendly Dog Dress Linen Zack & Zoey is a paw planet checked sundress with all natural cotton/linen blend. This pleated skirt will have you outside showing off your little pooch in no time. Now that’s what we call remarkable fashion from renewable resources.