Breeder Celect Recycled Paper Cat Litter, 30L (Pack of 1)

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All of the eco-friendly cat litter on our list is fragrance-free. A fragrance is often added to cat litter to help it appeal to humans, not cats. The fragrance, which typically makes litter smell like laundry detergent, is produced via manmade chemicals. On the other hand, odor masking and absorption are beneficial for both felines and people. It keeps the litter box ready for use and it keeps the stench of poop and pee away from everyone’s nose. If the poo is, well, perfectly contained, then it’s less of a problem because it can be disposed of separately and the absorbed urine might actually help your compost heap because it’s nitrogen based. Just be careful to keep the heap balanced with other materials if you want it to breakdown in a reasonable time-frame.

My wife runs a boarding cattery & we get loads of wood litter waste. I have converted our 4 bed house to operate totally on wood. I ripped out the central heating & we have a solid fuel rayburn in the kitchen, for cooking, heat & hot water. A large wood burning villager stove with outside chimney is in the lounge & burns wood also. No rads at all. How often does paper litter need to be changed? Unless you’re using a clumping paper litter, you should be scooping out your box once a day and changing the litter entirely once a week. If you have a clumping version, you can go a little longer without changing it out completely.

All the selections on our list produce little to no dust. Traditional cat litter produces a cloud of dust when pouring which can aggravate respiratory issues and allergies.

Clumping:Paper cat litters aren’t typically formulated for clumping, but the option does exist. If you want a clumping paper litter, your options will be narrowed significantly. Lighter than competitor products, which means production and transportation costs have a far lower environmental footprint than competitor products. Can’t I just use shredded paper? Well, technically, yes. But the shredded paper will be thinner than paper pellets, meaning it will become wet when it absorbs moisture which your cat will likely hate. Shredded paper will also be stinkier than pellets, so you’ll have to scoop more often. Environmentally friendly: If you’re concerned about the environment, this is definitely the litter for you. Paper litter is usually made from recycled materials. It is also biodegradable, so it breaks down and won’t contribute to landfill waste. But even without the risk of plumbing problems, it’s still a negative for your municipal sewage treatment facility or your septic system. For your city’s system to treat what you flush, they’ll need to separate the cat litter solids and send them to the landfill anyway. By skipping the flush, you’re saving them the trouble and reducing the sediments sent to the treatment plant.

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Is paper litter safe for cats? – Paper cat litter is very safe for cats, as it’s made from recycled, natural materials. Paper cat litters typically don’t have any added chemicals or toxins. This type of cat litter is also much safer for the environment than clay litter. Paper pellets are generally soft on your cat’s paws and good for their respiratory health because the pellets don’t emit dust. How do I scoop paper litter? Because it typically doesn’t clump, plus comes with large pieces, you’ll likely end up having some difficulty the first couple of times you scoop out the litter box. The biggest help will be getting a different scooper with larger holes. Other than that, you should first collect any feces in the box while letting any still fresh pellets go through or roll off of the scooper. Then dig around the bottom of the box to find any pellets that have collected urine. Finally, add new pellets if needed. To earn the top overall spot, the litter must be absorbent, available, reasonably affordable, sustainably produced, and capable of preventing odors. Corn-based cat litters are made from finely-ground whole corn kernels or ground corn cobs. The cobs are more environmentally friendly because a waste product is being given a new purpose, and they biodegrade. If you’re just venturing into non-clay and non-sand cat litters, World’s Best Multi-Cat Unscented Clumping Corn Cat Litter is an excellent place to start. Its price, performance, and clumping ability have made it a favorite. Treehugger editors also love Feline Pine, which is affordable and good as masking urine smells. What to Look for in Cat Litter Clumping Any questions will be answered including installation costs etc + windmill/solar possibilityquestions.

Pellet size: It’s not often that a paper cat litter will work in a mechanical litter box because the pellets are too large. However, there are a few paper choices that have thinner, shorter pellets. Paper cat litter offers several benefits for keeping your beloved kitty healthy. Paper cat litter may not be as easy to maintain as general clumping litters, but it could potentially much better for your cat’s overall wellbeing. Dust factor: Is the litter 100% free of dust or just nearly there? Being dust-free is one of the top reasons people make the switch. Any other thoughts? Anyone know if the clay-based ones be used as aggregate in concrete or anything like that?

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How often do I need to change paper cat litter? – Paper cat litter should be scooped at least once a day and changed completely about once a week. Paper litter needs to be changed more frequently than traditional litters, unless it is a clumping formula. If you’re using clumping paper litter, you can change it once every two weeks or so. Grass cat litter is a newer concept so you won’t find it everywhere. That means it can cost more than some of the other non-clay/non-silica litters. Rarely, cats can be allergic to grass, so keep that in mind as you try it out. Absorbency: Paper cat litter is going to be more absorbent than standard clay litter. Typically paper litter is about 3X more absorbent than traditional litters. What can I add to paper litter to control odor? –If your cat enjoys their paper litter and you clean it frequently but there’s still an unpleasant odor, you can consider adding some baking soda directly to the litter box. This will help neutralize urine odors without harming your cat. Baking soda is non-toxic. Production processes vary from brand to brand, but these are the typical compositions of cat litter that you're likely to come across:

Runner-Up Best Paper Cat Litter: Yesterday’s News paper cat litter is different from Okocat paper litter in that it’s made from recycled paper rather than reclaimed lumber. We like that this paper litter has a softer texture, making it a good choice for kittens, seniors, and post-surgical cats. This eco-friendly litter is light on the wallet but offers superior absorbency and odor control. Fresh News claims to be almost three times more absorbent than clay litters, so it lasts longer. The soft, dust- and allergen-free pellets retain their form when they get wet but they don’t clump so you’ll need to change it more often than clumping litter. Most cat litters will mention whether or not they are flushable. But the truth is, if you can avoid it, it’s better if you don’t flush your cat litter. Flushable cat litters don’t expand as much as non-flushable types. Both kinds are capable of clogging your pipes if you ignore their specific flushing directions. Purina Tidy Cats Naturally Strong Unscented Cat Litter is made with natural clay and non-toxic activated charcoal to absorb odor-causing bacteria. The fragrance-free litter produces no dust when poured or while cleaning, so it’s suitable for use in homes where respiratory issues are a concern. Environmentally-friendly:When you use paper litter, you are reducing your ecological footprint and helping to save the environment. Less trees are harvested when you use a biodegradable paper litter. You can help reduce the treacherous amount of clay litter that clogs up landfills every single year.An added bonus is that Naturally Fresh is manufactured in a 100% solar-powered plant. Because walnut litters are not as common as clay-based litters, you may not find them in all stores. Many eco-friendly cat litter products are plant-based and made with one of these starches: corn, wheat, paper, wood, or soybean. The natural formulation, free of dyes, fragrances, and manmade chemicals, means that some of these products are biodegradable. In many cases, odor masking, which is essential for keeping your cat’s litter box ready for use, is a function of naturally occurring enzymes, baking soda, or activated charcoal.