Four tips for sustainable care of your pet

There is no doubt, Chileans are pet lovers! In fact, according to a recent study, 70% of the country's inhabitants declare that they have at least one pet at home. And although they are a reason for joy, tenderness and beautiful memories, the truth is that our animals at home also leave a mark on the environment. That is why it is so important to become aware and take care of them in a sustainable way in order to reduce this negative impact to the maximum. How? There are many ways, here we share four ideas that will help your pet join the conservation of the planet, take note!

Be creative and reuse to create your toys

If you want your pet to be entertained, it is not necessary to buy complex toys, made of plastic or electronics. Take a look at those old socks, ropes, or scraps of cloth you have and make balls or skeins of cloth that captivate their attention and make them run and have a good time. Remember, many things that look like waste can have a second life if you apply your creativity!

Check out organic food options

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Just as there are varieties of products from this line for people, there are more and more vegan dog food alternatives on the market, made with 100% vegetable proteins, without ingredients of animal origin and gluten-free. Do not forget to also check the packaging, so that they are recyclable or biodegradable. In short, it is possible to provide them with the necessary nutrients and energy while taking care of their health and that of the planet!

Worry that your bathroom is more ecological

Cleaning time can be a great time of fun for your pet and what better way to do it than with products of natural origin, free of chemicals, dyes and toxic agents. In nature you can find all the contributions that their skin needs, did you know, for example, that tea tree essential oil works as a fungicide, bactericide, healing and flea repellent?

Collect and properly dispose of your waste

Who doesn't enjoy a walk with their pet! The important thing is that you always be careful, collect your waste and dispose of it in bags that are friendly to the environment. For this, the national venture I Am Not Plastic has practical 100% compostable bags that degrade in a home compost in 90 days. Made from biodegradable biopolymers, they are an excellent idea because they preserve the goodness of plastic without being it. Imagine the impact considering that a plastic bag takes more than 500 years to disappear!

You already know, with simple measures we can all be part of building a more sustainable world! Learn more at www.iamnotplastic.cl and follow us at @iam_notplastic