Pets

Take your best furry-friend with you on your plastic free journey!

Take on the Pet Challenge by selecting any of the actions below and learn about all the plastic-free options when it comes to your pets.

Homemade Pet Food/Treats

I will prepare my own pet food and treats to avoid plastic packaging.
Learn More

Action Resources:

How to Make Your Own Dog Food

Homemade Cat Food and Raw Cat Food

Homemade Zero Waste Dog Treats
You have already completed this action during the Challenge. Removing the action could cause you to lose points. Are you sure you want to do this?
Join to Select

Daily Action
Invest in a Pooper-Scooper

I will swap out my single use plastic bags for a pooper-scooper.
Learn More

Action Resources:

5 Reasons to Scoop Dog Poop

Dog Poo, An Environmental Tragedy
You have already completed this action during the Challenge. Removing the action could cause you to lose points. Are you sure you want to do this?
Join to Select

One-Time Action
DIY Cat Litter

I will swap out my cat's litter for sawdust, mulch, and dirt with baking soda.
Learn More

Action Resources:

Natural Cat Litter
You have already completed this action during the Challenge. Removing the action could cause you to lose points. Are you sure you want to do this?
Join to Select

One-Time Action
Try a Pet Shampoo Bar

I will replace my pet's shampoo with an eco-friendly shampoo bar.
Learn More

Action Resources:

A Homemade and Natural Dog Shampoo Bar Recipe

How To Raise A Plastic-Free Pet
You have already completed this action during the Challenge. Removing the action could cause you to lose points. Are you sure you want to do this?
Join to Select

One-Time Action
Rubber Glove Pet Hair Removal

I will use a rubber glove to remove pet hair from clothes, carpets and furniture.
Learn More

Action Resources:

Rubber Gloves for Pet Hair

How To Raise A Plastic-Free Pet
You have already completed this action during the Challenge. Removing the action could cause you to lose points. Are you sure you want to do this?
Join to Select

Daily Action
All Natural Pet Toys

I will give my pets natural alternatives to toys like femur bones and antlers, canvas, natural rubber, hemp, rope or cotton toys. Or I will make our own toys from recycled items found in our home!
Learn More

Action Resources:

Be a Plastic Free Pet Parent

How To Raise A Plastic-Free Pet
You have already completed this action during the Challenge. Removing the action could cause you to lose points. Are you sure you want to do this?
Join to Select

One-Time Action
Thrifty Pets

I will find secondhand sources for my pet's water/food dishes, collars or leashes.
Learn More

Action Resources:

How Safe Are Secondhand Used Pet Supplies?

CDC:COVID19-If You Have Pets
You have already completed this action during the Challenge. Removing the action could cause you to lose points. Are you sure you want to do this?
Join to Select

One-Time Action

Back to All Action Categories