There’s no denying our pets give us tremendous joy and boost our quality of life but they can also increase our household’s environmental footprint. From plastic-packaged pet food to plastic toys, our pets can have a sizeable plastic ‘paw-print’. So in this post, we share some eco-friendly ways to raise a plastic-free pet and help...
The Ultimate Guide to Owning a Zero Waste Dog
Dogs improve our quality of life by being enormous happiness boosters and little fluffs of joy; but without proper care and attention, they can wreak havoc on the environment. Read on to discover some top tips for turning your dog zero waste – or at the very least – minimal waste. 1. Compost your dog’s...
Sustainable Pet Ownership: Ways to Reduce the Environmental Impact of Your Pets
If you’re on this site, there’s a good chance that you’re an animal lover. Having animals in the home can enrich one’s life – pets have been shown to reduce depression and stress in humans. Whether you have pets of your own, want one, or are looking to get one, you may not have given...
Eco-Friendly Pet Waste Composting with EnsoPet
Australia – We are a country of pet lovers. According to the Australian Veterinary Association in 2016 there were an estimated 24 million pets, making ours a nation with one of the highest household rates of pet ownership in the world. Australia has 9.2 million households and approximately 5.7 million are home to a pet. Data from...
Eco Book Review: “Greening Your Pet Care” by Darcy Matheson
Reading is one of my favourite pastimes. As I juggle many business activities and am involved in several start-ups, I don’t have the time I once did to devote to this activity. So I’m always grateful when publishers make it easy for me by putting relevant new books on my radar. This is how I...