Sustainability for You and Your Pet, Too!

 
 
 

As we move into Spring and we turn our sights to upcoming Earth Day, you may be wondering how you can extend your efforts to better support our planet to your pet practices. Though they may just be our furry friends, there are many ways we can help them and our planet with small adjustments that keep our Mother Earth happy and healthy.


Read on for some ways to bring sustainability home to your fur babies:


  1. Pick Up the Poop!: Not only is leaving your dog waste on the ground unsightly, it’s also unsanitary. Dog waste can carry over 65 diseases that can then be transported via rain, footsteps and to other animals increasing the risk of transmitting sicknesses and contaminating pure environmental sources. Picking up your dog’s waste with biodegradable bags and disposing properly helps cut down the risk and ensures proper disposal. 

  2. Good Food For You and Good Food for Them: A large majority of pet foods are made with low grade materials that are not good for the environment, or your pet. Though a bit more expensive, choosing foods with lower amounts of animal byproducts and preservatives ensures a healthier pet diet and less strain on the planet.

  3. Choosing Where they Go? Go Green!: Whether you have a new puppy, a senior dog or a cat making its rounds to the litter box. Puppy pads and cat litter are often made with cheap materials that are not biodegradable and end up adding additional burden on our landfills. Companies like KOCHO are committed to creating puppy pads and litter with the least amount of carbon footprint. Our puppy pads are made with organic materials for easy breakdown and our Hinoki cat litter are made from recycled materials. 

  4. Adopt, Don’t Shop: Looking for a new pet can be an exciting time. There are millions of animals available in shelters looking for a forever home. Be part of the solution by adopting versus buying from a breeder. Adopting just one pet reduces the amount of burden on our planet and keeps animals from being euthanized! 



Armed with these tips and tricks, you’re ready to celebrate this Earth Day with changes that are good for you, your pet and the environment!