Listen "Carbon pawprints"
Episode Synopsis
From going plastic free to taking shorter showers, many of us look for ways we can reduce our impact on the planet and yet, so often we overlook the carbon pawprints of our cats and dogs.As two people who love their cats, we set out to learn just how we can all reduce the impact our fury friends have on the planet.We were surprised by some of the facts and figures we found during our research and discovered several eco-friendly tactics we intend to start implementing ourselves.Contact:As always, please do feel free to get in touch with us if you have any questions, feedback, comments, or just want to say hi! The easiest way to get in touch is to ping us a message on Instagram:Steve - @a.bird.in.the.lensMatthew - @a.bug.in.the.lensLinks:Flea-mergency: Pet treatments taking a bite out of… | The Rivers TrustPet flea treatments poisoning rivers across England, scientists find | Pesticides | The GuardianThe truth about cats and dogs (and the climate) | The University of EdinburghNene Valley Woofs - Nene ValleyIs your family pet bad for the environment? It depends. | National GeographicStudy reveals the most eco-friendly pets - The Global Paw (rockythetraveller.com)Pet owners urged to help keep wildlife and livestock safe this spring | The Wildlife TrustsChoosing Sustainable Cat Food: Everything a Pet Owner Should Know – The Honest Kitchen
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