Anyone who has a cat knows that daily hygiene is essential to keep the cat healthy and at the same time keep the environment in which it lives clean and sanitized. It is precisely for this reason that cat litter has been the best ally of any cat lover for some time.
How many times in the aisles of the supermarket, looking at the many litter boxes on the shelves, have you asked yourself which one was best for your needs? With this article we want to delve deeper into the advantages of vegetable litter to clarify any doubts and encourage more informed purchases.
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Ecological litter: a step towards protecting the environment
Cat litter is a fairly recent invention; in fact, before its creation, sand or stove ash was used, which obviously did not have the same odor-eliminating effect as the litter on the market today. It was only after World War II that sailor Ed Lowe had the brilliant idea of using a clay with absorbent properties.
From that event onwards, enormous progress has been made in the world of litter, in fact litters of all types can be found on the market, from mineral to totally organic and compostable ones.
What are the benefits of plant-based cat litter?
In recent years, these types of items are perceived almost as a basic necessity and the great environmental impact generated by the production and disposal of mineral litter, such as those composed of bentonite, sepiolite and silicon, is increasingly evident. The increasingly strong attention towards the issues of sustainability and environmental protection has favored a more eco-friendly direction and led to the development of 100% vegetable litter, such as our Eco Clean.
100% plant-based ecological product
They are products made with raw materials entirely of plant origin with the aim of reducing waste and usefully reusing some of the many waste materials that would otherwise be thrown away.
For example, recycled paper, waste from corn cultivation and pine and fir wood chips. Our Eco Clean ecological litter is made up of 98% barley and 2% active natural yeasts which eliminate unpleasant odors
High absorbent and agglomerating power
Vegetable litters, precisely because they are composed of vegetable fibres, have a high absorbent and clumping power.
The waste agglomerates into balls that are easy to remove, guaranteeing a double life of the litter, which only needs to be topped up and not completely replaced.
Totally compostable, easy to dispose of
Most of the vegetable litters on the market, including ours, are certified “Ok compost”; this means that the materials are totally compostable, disposal can be done comfortably from home in the waste bin, directly in the toilet or it can be used as fertilizer for the vegetable garden or garden.
Non-toxic and anti-odor
Unlike mineral ones, ecological cat litter does not release dust which can increase the risk of lung and respiratory tract diseases in cats. The sand residues do not stick to the animal's paws and do not risk scratching the floors.
As seen, the advantages of vegetable litter are different and concern the well-being of your cat, the convenience of use and disposal and above all they represent a step forward towards safeguarding the planet we live on. We hope that this article can help you consciously orient yourself towards the most informed purchasing choice in the well-being of your cat and the environment in which we live.
