Eco-friendly [fur]babies
Our pets. For so many of us, they are an integral part of our families and our lives. A house is not a home without a chosen animal to share affection with. And as of last year, 65% of us felt that way, having at least one pet at home.* Check out my three and I am sure they will elicit some "oooh"s and "aww"s. The daily happiness they bring is incalculable, to both ourselves and those we share them with. However, so too, is the potential amount of plastic and waste they contribute to our households. Well, perhaps not so incalculable. It is estimated that dogs and cats alone are responsible for generating up to 64 million tonnes of greenhouse gasses each year, due to the amount of meat that is required to manufacture their food.** And then there are the food bags themselves, the bags of treats, bags of litter, bags for picking up poop. And these are just some of the common items familiar to dog and cat owners. Once more, we could become overwhelmed even k...