Kitties Go Green! How to Reduce Your Kitty’s Carbon Pawprint

At Kitty Sift, we are not only dedicated to creating a healthier litter box experience for your cat, but for the planet, too! We believe that each and every little change we make matters and, with Earth Day approaching, we wanted to share four ways that you can be an eco-friendly kitty owner! 

Ditch the plastic liners, scoopers and litter boxes

Kitty Sift eliminates the need for ALL plastic litter boxes, scoopers and liners. We are proud to say that ALL of our disposable litter boxes and sifting liners are made from 100% post-consumer waste recycled cardboard and are responsibly made from renewable resources. This protects the planet and also eliminates the danger of unhealthy odors or bacteria buildup that comes with plastic litter box use.

Switch to plant-based litter

Eco-friendly litters are both a safer and a planet-friendly litter choice, in addition to potentially being better for your kitty! New clumping litters on the market are made from materials such as responsibly sourced wood fibers, grass seed and even corn! Bonus? Some of these sustainable litters are compostable!

Buy sustainable cat food

Purchasing sustainably sourced cat food is the key to making sure you are taking care of the planet! But what does ‘eco-friendly’ mean in the cat food industry? FluffyKitty did a great roundup of eight brands based on ethics & animal welfare, ingredients, carbon output, packaging, factory farms, transparency and more. Additionally, consider purchasing their food and litter in bulk to further reduce your kitty’s carbon pawprint!

Find toys made from recycled materials

Sure, you can create your own upcycled toys for your kitty, but sustainable pet toy companies are also emerging with handmade products made from recycled and natural materials. Keep an eye out for synthetic-free, plastic-free and dye-free offerings that are becoming more common. TofuKittyClub put together a list of 7 purrrfect DIY cat toys that you can make from things you will find around your home! 

If you haven’t made the switch yet, what are you waiting for??? Your kitty & the planet will thank you! ♻️