Pets

Take your best furry-friend with you on your plastic free journey.

Our furry best friends can produce a lot of plastic waste. We may not be able to cut it all out, but there are simple ways to reduce our plastic use with our fur babies. Choose what works best for you, and challenge yourself to try something new!

Homemade Pet Food

I will prepare my own pet food to avoid plastic packaging.
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How to Make Your Own Dog Food

Homemade Cat Food and Raw Cat Food

The Ultimate Guide to Zero Waste Pets
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Homemade Pet Treats

I will prepare my own pet treats to avoid plastic packaging.
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Homemade Zero Waste Dog Treats
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Invest in a Pooper-Scooper

I will swap out my single use plastic bags for a pooper-scooper.
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5 Reasons to Scoop Dog Poop

Dog Poo, An Environmental Tragedy

The Ultimate Guide to Zero Waste Pets
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DIY Cat Litter

I will swap out my cat's litter for sawdust, mulch, or dirt with baking soda.
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How to Dispose of Cat Litter

Minimizing Your Cat’s Carbon Pawprint
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Sustainable Suds: Pet Edition

I will replace my pet's shampoo with an eco-friendly shampoo bar or refillable shampoo option.
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Easy Homemade Dog Shampoo

5 All Natural DIY Dog Shampoo Recipes

Refillable Dog Shampoo
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Rubber Glove Pet Hair Removal

I will use a rubber glove to remove pet hair from clothes, carpets and furniture.
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Rubber Gloves for Pet Hair

4 Zero Waste Ways to Remove Pet Hair
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All Natural Pet Toys

I will give my pets natural alternatives to toys like femur bones and antlers, canvas, natural rubber, hemp, rope or cotton toys. Or make our own toys from recycled items found in our home!
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The Ultimate Guide to Zero Waste Pets

7 Eco-Friendly Dog Toys

11 Eco-Friendly Cat Toys
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Thrifty Pets

I will find secondhand sources for my pet's water/food dishes, collars or leashes.
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How to Find Great Used Dog Items

How Safe Are Secondhand Used Pet Supplies?
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CREATE A CUSTOM ACTION

Ideally, you’ll choose at least one measurable goal so that you can measure your success but there are no limits on what you can choose—so exercise your creativity!

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