The folks at The Organic Farm Store are celebrating Earth Day by announcing their brand new biodegradable packaging! Not only is their Close To Naturenow cat litter organic, now even the packaging is green.
This completely biodegradable natural litter is made from soybean meal and potato starch. It provides excellent odor control, low tracking, and superior clumping. Unlike clay litters — which are devastating to the environment and can cause horrible health problems in cats and kittens (read more here) — Close To Naturenow is a healthy, environmentally-friendly choice for cat litter.
PLEDGE TO GO GREEN AND ENTER TO WIN!
From biodiesel-fueled mobile clinics to facilities built using green design, there are lots of animal shelters worldwide that are going green! The Organic Farm Store has put together a list of some eco-friendly animal shelters in the US and Canada. Check it out, then come back here and leave a comment on this post with info about what your animal shelter is doing to go green, or let us know what you plan to do this year in honor of Earth Day (maybe it’s time to pledge to stop using that clay litter!)
Two winners will be selected in a random drawing on Earth Day, April 22. Each winner will receive an 18 lb. bag of Close To Naturenow Organic Cat Litter in the new biodegradable bag. One entry per person. This giveaway is open to addresses in the US and Canada.
April 8th, 2010 at 5:01 pm
I’m so glad they started this packaging!! I was a little bummed on the large plastic containers that they used before and I actually didn’t want to buy more because of it. This gives me even more initiative to try it again!
April 8th, 2010 at 5:07 pm
I’ve been researching ny natural litters and have tried a few. I need odor control, clumping, low tracking. and prefer flushable.
April 8th, 2010 at 5:49 pm
My cats have been using World’s Best for a few months, and they like it pretty well. It’s messy, though, and they track it outside of the box. I’d like to try Close to Naturenow as well.
April 8th, 2010 at 6:03 pm
Another win for pets and green homes! Fantastic!
April 8th, 2010 at 6:09 pm
This sounds like a great product
Can’t wait to try it and be GREEN!!!!
April 8th, 2010 at 6:16 pm
We switched from clay to “green”. Tried a few kinds and now use pine but will try this too. The shelter where I got my oldest cat is raising funds to build a larger modern building. They visited Winnipeg’s shelter so I was happy to see it on your list. Hopefully soon they will also be on your list.
April 8th, 2010 at 6:35 pm
I already use non clay litter and adding a biodegradable bag is the icing on the cake! This year in honor of Earth Day I am going to try to teach my cat how to use the toilet so we don’t have to use cat litter and impact the environment even less.
April 8th, 2010 at 6:43 pm
I would love to try a green litter!
April 8th, 2010 at 7:11 pm
Looks like none of the shelters near me are on the list–but I adopted my little one through a rescue that places cats in volunteer fosters’ homes, so that’s a little more energy efficient than housing cats in a building that needs to be heated and cleaned. She’s been so great when I’ve had to switch litter on her–I hope she takes to this!
April 8th, 2010 at 7:21 pm
This is a wonderful idea, but I checked their website, and I would have to drive to another state to buy the large bucket size. I wish all litter came in biodegradable bags.
April 8th, 2010 at 7:42 pm
i don’t use clay litter (never have, clay is for pots…), i plant trees, but my dad works at a paper plant… I ride the bus to work and walk home, – i guess i’m a shade of green…
April 8th, 2010 at 7:56 pm
i already am green, but this would be a great way to go EVEN more green!! i LOVe that the bag is biodegradable too!!
April 8th, 2010 at 7:57 pm
Ima be huggin’ a tree for Earth Day!
April 8th, 2010 at 8:04 pm
I will be teaching kids about marine conservation on earth day!
I think my cat would like to try some new litter
April 8th, 2010 at 8:24 pm
i’ve tried world’s best cat litter but one of my cats started snacking on it! so i’m back to using natural pine pellets. but i would really like to use something with clumping power. this litter sounds like it could do the trick. and i love that it’s in biodegradable packaging.
April 8th, 2010 at 8:24 pm
i don’t know if my shelter could afford to make drastic changes to go green… i feel like the greener litter is more expensive than others!
but they spay and neuter all animals that leave the shelter, which is green b/c then less animals are being born, taking up less space, food, water, etc!
April 8th, 2010 at 8:25 pm
Dad just made us a new scratcher out of recycled materials and mom is gonna stop using clay litter. She’s looking fur a good, green litter dat we will like and use.
April 8th, 2010 at 8:47 pm
I have already stopped using household products that test on animals, am trying to get my animals of food that doesn’t use lab testing, and now for Earth Day, I’ll try an environmentally friendly litter!
April 8th, 2010 at 8:50 pm
I’ve always used clay litter but have tried to switch to a natural litter. Unfortunately the natural litters I’ve tried did not neutralize the odor as well as expected. I’m still looking for a natural litter that doesn’t leave me with a stinky apartment. I hope this litter meets those expectations!
April 8th, 2010 at 9:32 pm
It’s great to have “green” litter – every part of it!
Thanks for helping the Earth!
April 8th, 2010 at 9:34 pm
I wish they would carry this in my local pet store. I’ve tried a couple of natural alternatives, but they’re quite expensive.
April 8th, 2010 at 10:38 pm
I volunteer at the HSSV Animal Community Center, and it’s exciting to see my shelter on the Green list! I had switched my one cat off of clay litter, but when I adopted my new senior kitty, he wouldn’t use the corn cob-based litter. I’d love to try something else that hopefully both cats will use.
April 8th, 2010 at 11:28 pm
I’ve been using Swheat Scoop for my cats since I got them, thanks to my friend. They do track it out of the box a lot, though I get the feeling that you get that with any litter anyway. Would definitely like to try this litter seeing as it’s not clay-based and biodegradable as well. :]
April 9th, 2010 at 1:11 am
It’s great to see that some shelters have gone green, but I could see from the list that the ones in my area aren’t doing that yet. There are some on long island NY that have closed their doors. Green is great but open is better.
April 9th, 2010 at 2:29 am
Sounds really good to me. Like to try this revulotionary litter.
April 9th, 2010 at 2:32 am
We will never use clay litter again or drink bottled water!
April 9th, 2010 at 3:41 am
I’ve never heard of this litter before, and have struggled to find a biodegradable litter my cats can use, as they have allergies to wheat and corn. I would love to try it! I work in an animal shelter, and we recycle paper, bottles, and cans. We also use donated news paper, blankets and towels, and pass on what we can’t use to other shelters.
April 9th, 2010 at 4:04 am
Looking for an alternative to clay clumping litter. Have tried a few but still looking for one that works well.
April 9th, 2010 at 4:49 am
I love the idea of the “green” packaging! I wish more companies would take the initiative!
This cat litter sounds interesting… I plan on trying it soon.
April 9th, 2010 at 5:09 am
I’ve heard about this, but have yet to try it.
Thanks for the giveaway.
April 9th, 2010 at 6:03 am
Unfortunately none of the local shelters are particularly green – but I avoid using chemical cleaners around my cats or toxic flea products (like Advantage) in honour of them & Earth Day.
April 9th, 2010 at 6:15 am
this litter looks great and i love the biodegradable packaging. i already use world’s best at the moment cause it’s greener than clay litters but i’d love to check out this litter as well!
i’d also love to hear of any additional ways to be greener with regards to my kitties. i’m already in the process of converting all my light bulbs over to cfl’s and switching to low flow showerheads but i’m ready to do more for earth day!
April 9th, 2010 at 8:50 am
Our local shelter has begun using organic cleaning products and receycling old towels and sheets rather than using paper products. We are always looking for new ways to go green AND save money! My kitties would love to try out this litter, which is new to me — I’ve never seen it before, but it sounds great!
April 9th, 2010 at 10:16 am
Free litter AND it’s good for the environment? Win-win!
April 9th, 2010 at 10:30 am
We could put it to good use
April 9th, 2010 at 10:54 am
Biodegradable Bag… GENIUS!!!
April 9th, 2010 at 11:28 am
I already use a biodegradable litter, and my cat’s food is in a recyclable bag. I love the idea of a biodegradable bag–even better! My cat also comes from a shelter that houses cats in foster homes, so I think in honor of Earth Day, I’ll donate to them. I’ll go pick up trash on the beach here as well.
April 9th, 2010 at 12:30 pm
Hope we win. We would love to try this litter.
April 9th, 2010 at 12:36 pm
I haven’t tried this litter, have been using “World’s Best” for the last9 months, the kids like it ok, it does track some, and the oder control could be better. the expense is a lot higher than clay litters. But i don’t want to use them at all anymore so will be trying the new green ones.
April 9th, 2010 at 2:30 pm
Glad to see Silicon Valley on the list of green shelters as that’s my home town. I haven’t used clay litter for years. My celebration of Earth Day is like every day to eat vegan which cuts down on water usage & cattle grazing in rainforests.
April 9th, 2010 at 2:30 pm
i love earth friendly pet products! and i love how it’s safe for my kitties.
April 9th, 2010 at 4:20 pm
It sounds new and different and worth trying.
April 9th, 2010 at 4:55 pm
I’d love to try it, but the nearest distributor is in North Carolina! I’m in New Jersey. Still, it’s a great concept.
I’m currently using either Yesterday’s News (recycled newspapers) or Cedarific (sawdust) for about half my litter needs for 7 cats. I wouldn’t mind switching everything to biodegradable/recycled/recyclable.
April 9th, 2010 at 4:58 pm
I am using natural pine litter.
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April 9th, 2010 at 5:42 pm
THE SMALLER SIZES ARE PERFECT.
THE PRODUCT IS FANTASTIC.
April 9th, 2010 at 6:50 pm
I switched to wheat litter over a year ago, but this litter, if it does track less, would be amazing!
For earth day this year, I plan to spend as little energy as possible and spruce up our apartment patio with cat friendly plants!
April 9th, 2010 at 7:24 pm
This litter sounds great. With 24 cats I have been looking for a beter litter and an earth friendly litter would be great. I already recycle as much as possible , use as little electricity and have a low flow shoer head installed.
April 9th, 2010 at 7:28 pm
It’s cool to see that the VA Beach SPCA is using bio fuel, I had no idea that you could donate your used vegetable oil (wish I lived a bit closer, I would definitely save it up for them)!
This litter looks great, not only saves the landfill from clay but it also eliminates the plastic bags used to dispose of it since it’s flushable. Not mention that it’s way safer your cat and family!!!
We recently purchased a tap water filter for our kitchen sink so we won’t have to buy any more disposable water bottles, plus our cat likes the water better now too (many cats hate the taste of chlorine that’s often in unfiltered tap water).
April 9th, 2010 at 8:06 pm
Am using Worlds Best now for all 4 kitties boxes, but would love to
try this. Like the biodegradable packaging. I have 4 cats, so price
is a concern. Found that Worlds Best last longer than clay, but would
love to try this.
April 9th, 2010 at 8:18 pm
Great idea!