Even then, it should be composted entirely separately from your regular household compost and its yields should never be used as fertilizer on usable or edible plants (like your vegetable garden). The litter also controls odors before they start by absorbing liquid on contact, which prevents enzymes from binding with liquid and waste and fosters a fresh smelling litter box. This Ultimate Eco Cat Clumping Litter quickly forms clumps to help bind liquid and ensure your cat has a dry, hygienic toilet area. In addition, eco cat litter is generally free of harmful chemicals , additives and artificial fragrances . Clumping is easier to scoop, but finicky cats tend to prefer the less expensive non-clumping litter that holds greater volumes of urine and odor but must be changed more often (usually once per week if you scoop daily).

World’s Best Lavender Scented Clumping Corn Cat Litter is the premium choice for eco-friendly cat litter. Yesterday’s News Original Unscented Non-Clumping Paper Cat Litter is made of recycled newspaper, reducing waste, and offering an eco-friendly alternative to traditional clay litter. The litter is composed of 100% all-natural scented lavender oil to eliminate the ammonia smell of cat urine, even in homes with multiple cats.While all those mineral cat litters have to get thrown out in the trash, Green Cat is totally natural and can be composted or flushed down the toilet. However, before you toss cat feces into any type of indoor compost bin or outdoor pile, be knowledgeable of proper procedure and uses for the compost. If you live in a community that allows pet waste to be flushed down a toilet, the clumps must first be broken into smaller pieces. Much like the meaty vegan cat foods debate, we had to scratch more than the surface to learn how to be eco-friendly with cat litter.

We have three rescue kitties and here in California, we use Swheat Scoop, but even with three kitties and my husband scooping it every day it’s hard to cover up cat smells. From what we can tell, Tuft + Paw’s litter comes in a plastic bag that we’re not sure is easily recyclable. The litter is only available at Chewy and should be disposed of properly in the trash, never flushed. Lorraine also holds a Master’s degree in environmental science and is a firm believer that consumers can make healthy, informed, and environmentally conscious choices to protect their families, their pets, and our planet.Cat litter is used frequently and adds to environmental waste, not just in landfills but in manufacturing. This is in contrast to traditional clay-based cat litter, which often ends up in landfill and contributes to the persistence of non-biodegradable waste. Green Cat is also distributed in many GAS ( Gruppo di Acquisto Solidale) groups in Italy, so you can also contact them directly to get more information about that. Purina Tidy Cats Naturally Strong Unscented Cat Litter is made with natural clay and non-toxic activated charcoal to absorb odor-causing bacteria.

A while back I read a very funny post about cat litter recommending the brand Swheat Scoop, which is made out of wheat, however this brand doesn’t exist in Italy.Naturally Fresh claims that their litter neutralizes odor better than clay, pine, corn, and wheat (without toxic fragrances), and that their litter absorbs 3x better than clay litters. Or maybe I just put too much in when I tried it… but I ended up with white kitty foot prints everywhere. To protect your cat’s lungs and your indoor air quality, they should also be dust free or produce very little dust. So, perhaps one of the best choices you can make for your cat, the environment, and your lungs is to choose a biodegradable cat litter. Conventional cat litter usually comes in two main varieties: clay cat litter and crystal cat litter (also known as silica litter).

For the past six years, though, we’ve been living in a 4th floor apartment and it’s not possible for our cat to do her duty outside.We are also a registered veterinary practice premises with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS).