Most people recognise that earth's resources are finite, and the reduction of waste is critical. It is imperative that mankind focuses on finding alternative products which use renewable or recycled resources. One way we can all do our part to help is to make alternative products that use renewable or recycled resources a part of our daily lives.

 

Our commitment to sustainable litter and bedding

FibreCycle is committed to producing such environmentally-friendly products, and even exceeding the properties of traditional products.

Renewable material, recycled paper product and biodegradable litter and bedding

FibreCycle's pelleted paper process is the ultimate environmentally-friendly product. It is made from a renewable resource — paper, and recycles reusable products that would otherwise be destined for landfill.

FibreCycle's products contain no additives and can themselves be recycled once used for cat litter or bedding — they can be used again as compost, fuel for furnaces, or as a soil conditioner or mulch. Unlike many other recycled products, FibreCycle's products are made entirely from cellulose fibres, so they break down completely in soil.

 

Environmental impact statistics

Here are some statistics on the environmental impact of our actions:

  • Recycling each ton of paper saves 17 trees and 7000 gallons of water (source: EPA)
  • Timber production not only harms trees: 3,000 species of fish and wildlife and 10,000 plant species live in National Forests (source: Sierra Club)
  • The amount of paper we throw away annually accounts for approximately 40% of municipal solid waste (source: Sierra Club)
  • Amount of refuse thrown out by average personal annually: 1,500 pounds (source: Embracing the Earth, Mark Harris)
  • Amount of refuse thrown out by a person who composts: 375 pounds (source: Embracing the Earth, Mark Harris)
  • Percent of junk mail recycled: 5.2% (source: Advertising Mail Marketing Association)
  • Recycled paper generates 95% less air pollution (source: Center for Ecological Technology)

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