Make the pet-planet connection You care about your pet. You care about the environment. You want to make informed decisions when it comes to involving your furry or feathered family members in your mission to live more lightly on the planet. But how do you know if you're providing for your pet in a way that will leave the Earth as resource-rich as it was before you acquired your dog, cat, or bird? This book gives you all the information you need to understand sustainability as a pet owner and arms you with the know-how to make the best choices for your pet and the environment. You'll get a list of the best available options for: Choosing pet food (and decoding labels) Purchasing green pet equipment and toys Disposing of pet waste responsibly Pets and household health And more Thoroughly researched and packed with realistic guidelines for putting ideas into practice, "Pets and the Planet" is a virtual road map for sustainable pet parenthood.