The journal

Honest writing
from the
ground up.

Not marketing copy. Notes on what we're building, why we made the decisions we made, and what the industry gets wrong about sustainability in pet products. Written by Tom.

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Sustainability
01

Why most cat scratchers
end up in landfill.

Most cat scratchers aren't designed to last — they're designed to be replaced. That's not a coincidence. Here's what the industry doesn't talk about, and what we decided to do differently.

5 min read · Sustainability
Materials
02

Bamboo, wood, sisal: what's actually in your cat's scratcher?

The pet industry loves "natural" on packaging. But what does that label actually mean — and how do the materials in most scratchers compare to the alternatives?

6 min read · Materials
Conscious Living
03

The refill economy:
buy once, refresh forever.

From razor blades to cleaning concentrates, a quiet shift is happening in how we think about ownership and waste. Here's where Culm fits into that movement.

5 min read · Conscious Living
Care Guide
04

Caring for your Culm:
making it last.

Culm is designed to be with your cat for years — not months. Here's everything you need to know about maintaining the post, when to swap the sleeve, and giving worn jute its best end of life.

4 min read · Care Guide
Cat Behaviour

How to stop your cat scratching the sofa.

Cats scratch because they have to — not because they've decided to ruin your furniture. Understanding why is the only approach that actually works.

6 min read · Cat Behaviour
Buying Guide

How long should a cat scratching post last?

Most last 3–6 months. That's not inevitable — it's a design choice. Here's what actually drives wear, and what to look for in a post worth keeping.

5 min read · Buying Guide
Sustainability

Are cat scratching posts bad for the environment?

Nobody in the pet industry talks about where cat scratchers go when they're done. We looked into it properly.

7 min read · Sustainability
Buying Guide

Best cat scratching post UK: what to actually look for.

Most buying guides focus on price. Here's what actually matters — and what separates a good scratcher from a disposable one.

7 min read · Buying Guide
Cat Behaviour

Why does my cat ignore their scratching post?

Your cat isn't being difficult. They're giving you specific feedback about the post. Here's how to read the signals.

5 min read · Cat Behaviour
Sustainability

Is bamboo furniture actually sustainable?

Bamboo is on more eco labels than almost any other material. Some of those claims are well-founded. Some are marketing.

6 min read · Sustainability
Care Guide

How to introduce a new cat scratcher.

A new scratching post isn't automatically appealing to your cat. Here's how to change that — quickly and without frustration.

5 min read · Care Guide
Buying Guide

Best scratching post for large cats & big breeds.

Maine Coons, Ragdolls, Norwegian Forest Cats. Big, heavy, and capable of destroying an undersized post in weeks.

6 min read · Buying Guide
Cat Welfare

How to keep an indoor cat happy and stimulated.

Indoor cats live longer, statistically. But longevity without adequate enrichment isn't automatically a better life.

7 min read · Cat Welfare
New Cat Owners

When to get a kitten a scratching post — and how to train them early.

The best time to build good scratching habits is before bad ones form. Here's how to set them up right from day one.

6 min read · New Cat Owners
Conscious Living

Eco-friendly pet products UK: what's actually worth buying.

Most "eco" pet products rely on vague labelling and good intentions. Here's an honest look at which ones genuinely hold up.

7 min read · Conscious Living
About Culm

A product built
from a real frustration.

Culm was built by Tom Proffitt — a sustainability professional who watched a perfectly good cat tower go in the bin and decided to do something about it. Eight cats. One skip. A replaceable jute sleeve.

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