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Green Your Litter

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Real Estate Agent with Lake Real Estate, LLC 119581

 

Green Your Litter
Smelly Trash


Did you know that an estimated 2 million tons of clay cat litter ends up in Landfills each year throughout the United States? According to TREEHUGGER.COM the clay used in cat litter is strip-mined and is a nonrenewable resource. They also claim that some clumping clay cat litters also contain crystalline silica, which is a known carcinogen. I don't know about you but I personally wouldn't want to add anything more in my home that is known as a carcinogen. I have new granite counter tops that I have to worry about now! But it really makes you wonder with all the cancers and other things our pets are getting these days. Surely, we wouldn't want to be using something that exposes them to an increased risk of having to suffer unnecessary illnesses and diseases.
                                                                                                                                                     Cat Litter

I had no idea that some kitty litter has gone Eco-Friendly. Now there is biodegradable litter made from renewable plant resources such as pine, wheat, recycled newspaper, and corn. Biodegradable litter is flushable and has deodorizing properties, too. Here are a few on the market now, what their main ingredient is, and the places that carry them.


World's Best Cat Litter
Main Ingredient: non-food grade corn
Price: $8.29 for 7 lbs.
PetSmart



Swheat Scoop
Main Ingredient: non-food grade wheat
Price: $9.69 for 10 lbs.
Target



Feline Pine
Main Ingredient: pine
Price: $45.99 for 7 lbs.
PetCo

 

About the author:

Teresa Harris is a Lake Norman Residential Real Estate Broker who can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in Lake Norman and surrounding counties. Please visit www.TeresaMHarris.com for your relocation and/or your local needs.

Teresa Harris - Holbrooks Real Estate, Inc. - 704-458-1807 - Teresa@TeresaMHarris.com

Copyright © 2008 By Teresa Harris, All Rights Reserved...*Green Your Litter*

Comments (4)

Leesa Finley
RED Properties - Wake Forest, NC
RED Properties - Raleigh NC Real Estate

Teesa - that is pretty interesting and I had NO idea about the cat litter.  My cat is an indoor/outdoor - she just sits at the door like a dog when she wants to go out.  Then, she does her business and a few minutes later is scratching at the door to come back in.  I had to train her - it was like another child!  When she was a kitten I use to get up twice a night in the middle of the night to take her outside.  It didn't take long but she got the hint. 

Aug 03, 2008 11:20 PM
Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

Teresa:  You scooped me here!  :)  I had no idea.  Have used feline pine before, but it breaks down and is hard to scoop after it's been used.  You almost have to dump the boxes every time you scoop....which would be 5 boxes a night for me. 

Aug 04, 2008 02:36 AM
Teresa Harris
Lake Real Estate, LLC - Denver, NC
Denver . Lake Norman . Charlotte

Hey Leesa, Thanks for coming by! Now I really like your idea, what a concept.... house breaking a cat. How cool is that! Take care,  

Aug 04, 2008 03:14 PM
Teresa Harris
Lake Real Estate, LLC - Denver, NC
Denver . Lake Norman . Charlotte

Hey Chris, Thanks for stopping by!  Gee, that would be a lot. Take care.

Aug 04, 2008 03:17 PM