Your pet’s impact on the planet
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People have come up with different ways to reduce their own carbon footprints. But what about your dog's carbon pawprint? Dogs, and their tons of poop, have a big impact on our planet — a problem that companies and researchers are trying to solve.
Breakdown
- Dog waste contributes up to 1.2 million tons of landfill annually. 14s
- Dogs and cats in the U.S. are responsible for about 64 million tons of CO2 each year, mainly from their food. 43s
- Dry kibble with low meat content is considered more climate-friendly than other pet foods. 1m 18s
- Some companies are using insect protein in pet food, which requires significantly less land and water than traditional livestock. 1m 59s
- Experts recommend using reusable waste bags and low-meat kibble to reduce pets' environmental impact. 2m 47s