After writing the blog on biodegradable poop bags for dogs, I received “equal time” requests for cats. So thanks to your probing paws, today's entry is about greener, healthier, kitty litter alternatives. A quick search on the web shows several outlets for organic kitty litter, so the supply is out there.
Did you know that cat litter started off with recycled, organic materials such as sand, sawdust, fireplace ashes and old newspaper? Each had their faults like unless the sawdust was from cedar there was no odor control. It wasn't until recent times that clumping, odor-control versions of cat litter were developed using things like clay (which is a non-renewable resource, removed from the ground, fill up landfills and never break down).
If you're a Do-It-Yourself type, you can pick up sawdust on the cheap from your local garden or hardware stores, or mix some baking soda in with sand or ash as an alternative to the cheaper grocery store kitty litter.
If you're not interested in a home made cat litter solution, there are several commercial alternatives available including Feline Pine and Yesterday's News.
Next up: Environmental alternatives for raccoons, squirrels, tigers and giraffes. Just kidding, I think.
