Below is a growing list of ideas for utilizing Earth Friendly pet sitting practices.
We'd love to have your input, so please send us an email if you'd like to share your ideas and suggestions. Thanks!

1. Use only 100% (ASTM D6400) biodegradable poo pick up bags on dog walks. You can order bags at
PoopBags.com for less than $5 per month. When at the check-out line at the grocery store, many of us opt for plastic
bags because we know we can reuse them for poo patrol, but after they serve their clean-up purpose they sit in
landfills for years. We can help to alleviate this problem by buying biodegradable poop pick up bags and by bringing our
own, reusable bag alternatives to the grocery store when we shop. This is an easy way to make a difference!

2. Recycle all of the empty dog and cat food cans that you end up with at pet sitting visits. If your clients have
a recycle bin, great! If not, bring a tote or box with you to visits so that you can take recyclables home with you
(or to a nearby facility) for recycling.

3. Purchase and use only natural, non-toxic cleaners and recycled paper towels when you have "messes" to
clean up at sits. Natural products are not harmful to the environment and are much safer for animals and humans!
Dogs and cats have very sensitive noses, mouths, and airways which are easily irritated by chemical cleaners.

4. Use only recycled paper for business forms/documents and for correspondence with your clients, or
correspond with clients via email when possible. If you have your printing done professionally, use a local printer,
and request that your printing be done on recycled paper using soy/vegetable based inks. Use laminated sheets for
walk/visit reports instead of a new sheet of paper every time and recycle any paper "trash" that you end up with at
your home or office.

5. Create a resonably small service area with a high concentration of clients so that you may limit your use of a
vehicle. Partner with apartment complexes in your area so that you may service several clients at the same location.
Ride your bike to visits/walks as much as possible!

6. Add a page to your web site letting others know of the actions you're taking to operate an environmentally friendly
business. Share tips and links useful to pet guardians who are interested in living green with their pets.

...this list is a work in progress, please check back often for updates!