Why Plastic Litter Boxes Are Bad For You, Your Cat, and The Planet

Did you know plastic is killing our planet, our health, and our cats?  93 percent of people over the age of six test positive for chemicals in plastic materials. Now imagine you’re a cat. Just about every toy and litter box is made of plastic, and researchers believe our animals probably have an equally high number of chemicals that shouldn’t be in their bodies.

A common chemical used in plastic production is BPA, otherwise known as bisphenol A. BPA caught the public’s attention when it was discovered that it can seep into food and drinks and have negative effects on the brain. When it comes to cats, researchers say the interaction of feline health and BPA is still not known.

The problem with plastic

Because Kitty Sift wants to make sure we aren’t contributing to this environmental challenge, we take pride in our eco-friendly litter box and sifting liner. In addition to BPA material being in our bodies, 90 percent of plastic that has ever been made, is still on our planet today. You see it everywhere: in landfills and in the ocean.

When it comes to research on the impact of plastic on our cats, there’s not much information. What’s more concerning is that pet companies, including other litter box manufacturers, aren’t held to the same safety and quality standards as children’s toy products are.

Kitty Sift’s role in eliminating plastic from our landfills

Until conclusive research comes out, Kitty Sift is an eco-friendly litter box option to make sure you and your cat are good stewards of the planet. Our method of litter box cleaning is simple: just lift to sift –then reuse and dispose. When you dispose the sifting liner, you’re not only getting rid of something dirty and messy but lots of bacteria as well. Bacteria easily builds on plastic, and using the same box year after year is a breeding ground that can make your cat sick if you don’t replace it on a regular basis.

Our founder, Carrie Van Wert, specifically wanted to create a product that would create an easier litter box experience and not be a burden to society. That’s why our disposable sifting litter box and sifting liners are made of recycled cardboard and eco-friendly. By using Kitty Sift, you and your cat are saving the planet, which in return, means a happy kitty and a happy life.