Eco-Friendly Pet Ownership

Green living is a very popular subject these days. People are looking for ways to make their lifestyle more eco-friendly and reduce their footprint on the Earth. One industry that is doing their part is the pet products industry. Now more than ever you can find “green” pet products everywhere you turn.

Companies are making pet toys from recycled materials and more organic products are popping up all over the place. One example is cat litter. This cat litter is made from combinations of whole kernel corn, green tea and sawdust. It is estimated that nearly 2 million tons of cat litter are put into trash dumps each year. This new green cat litter can help take some of that tonnage out of landfills.

Other companies are using recycled plastic bottles to make beds, toys and other pet products. It is estimated that companies using the recycled bottles save 30 million plastic bottles from going into the landfills each year.

Even city government and local organizations are helping pet owners to go green. In some cities, local governments are providing biodegradable pet bags so owners can clean up and dispose of waste properly. San Francisco and other cites in the Bay Area are on the forefront of this initiative by recycling pet waste into bio fuel and striving to help eliminate the impact of pet waste on landfills by 2010. Cities like these this are setting a great example by providing the necessary tools pet owners need and want to live a greener lifestyle, especially with their pets.

For more information about pet green living, check with your local city organizations, your vet, the web and other pet owners. There are many ideas that can help you and your pet live a green lifestyle.