I will mainly refer to dogs for this conundrum, because cats are #BOSS at looking after themselves in that department. Our fellow furry, four-legged friends however… not so much.
Rather than using new plastic bags for cleaning up after your pup, give bread, cereal and old shopping bags a go instead. Another alternative for when you go on your walks (because that’s always the time they decide to do their business), is a bio-degradable and flushable PVA bag. They are made from material that the dissolvable dishwashing tablets come in.
Another cool thing I stumbled upon was the Pet Poo Composter by Tumbleweed. The PPC composts pet poo fast and gives you a really rich, organic fertiliser for soil. It’s non-invasive, promises no mess or odour and the final product helps plant growth. A really cool concept actually, and if you have a dog that poos a lot (yes labrador, I’m looking at you), then this is probably something worth looking in to.
I hope this story provides you with a few ideas on how to reduce your pet’s paw print or pass them on to a friend who has a pet. We all love our animals, they are family. It’s really worth looking at the impact they can have because we are the only ones who can help reduce it!