Green Living with Pets

Sustainable Green Living with Pets Starts Here

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Eco-Friendly DIY Treats & Recipes

Easy, pet-approved recipes using natural, locally-sourced, or low-impact ingredients—think peanut butter bites, frozen fruit chews, and plant-based goodies.

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Upcycled Pet Projects

Reduce your pet's carbon footprint. Turn old t-shirts, socks, and cardboard into engaging toys, comfy beds, or scratching pads. Bonus: save money and the planet.

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Low-Waste Daily Routines

Simplify your day-to-day with eco-smart habits that reduce waste and environmental impact—from bulk-buying pet food to plastic-free grooming, composting and walk essentials.

Make it Green, Make it Yourself

Ready to ditch the waste and get hands-on? Our Living with Pets DIY & Hacks Hub is the go-to space for sustainable pet care that you can actually do. From zero-waste treat recipes to upcycled toy projects and eco-friendly grooming solutions, we help you create innovative, affordable, and earth-conscious alternatives—no fancy tools or toxic ingredients required.

Whether you’re a crafty pet parent or just curious about cleaner living, we’re here to help you cut waste without cutting corners.

Eco-Friendly DIY Treats & Recipes

Easy, pet-approved recipes using natural, locally-sourced, or low-impact ingredients—think peanut butter bites, frozen fruit chews, and plant-based goodies.  Wholesome, waste-free, and totally tail-wag-worthy—homemade pet treats are a great way to reduce packaging waste while knowing exactly what goes into your furry friend’s snacks.

Peanut Butter & Pumpkin Dog Biscuits
Ingredients:

  • 1 cup canned pumpkin

  • 1/4 cup natural peanut butter (xylitol-free)

  • 2 ½ cups whole wheat flour

Steps:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. Mix all ingredients in a bowl to form dough.

  3. Roll out and cut into shapes.

  4. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 20–25 minutes.

Tuna & Oat Cat Treats
Ingredients:

  • 1 can tuna in water (drained)

  • 1 egg

  • 1 cup oat flour (or ground oats)

Steps:

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).

  2. Blend all ingredients in a food processor.

  3. Roll into small balls or flatten into tiny cookies.

  4. Bake for 10–12 minutes until firm.

Up-cycled Pet Projects

Get creative with easy, low-cost DIYs that breathe new life into old items. From homemade toys to repurposed bedding, green living starts with what you already have.

Turn old t-shirts, socks, and cardboard into engaging toys, comfy beds, or scratching pads. Bonus: save money and the planet.

Why buy new when you can create fun, safe, and eco-friendly toys from things you already have at home? Upcycled pet toys are not only better for the planet, but they also add a personal, playful touch to your pet’s daily enrichment.

T-Shirt Tug Toy (for dogs)
Materials:

  • 2–3 old cotton T-shirts

  • Scissors

Steps:

  1. Cut the shirts into long strips, about 2–3 inches wide.

  2. Group the strips into three equal bunches.

  3. Tie the top together with a knot.

  4. Braid the strips tightly, then knot the other end.

  5. Tug and enjoy!

Toilet Roll Treat Puzzle (for cats or small dogs)
Materials:

  • Empty toilet paper rolls

  • Pet kibble or treats

Steps:

  1. Fold one end of the tube inward to close.

  2. Drop a few treats inside.

  3. Fold the other end to seal.

  4. Give to your pet and let them figure out how to get the treats.

Such a great option – quick and easy!  And it uses materials you always have around.

Low-Waste Daily Routines

Simplify your day-to-day with eco-smart habits that reduce waste and environmental impact—from bulk-buying pet food to plastic-free grooming, composting and walk essentials.

  • Swaps for single-use pet products

  • Composting and Waste Management

  • Minimal-waste feeding & grooming routines

  • Eco gear for walks and adventures

Composting & Waste Management


Dealing with pet waste doesn’t have to be landfill-bound. Learn how to safely compost pet waste and repurpose natural materials for a cleaner planet and home.

  • How to compost pet waste (safely)

  • Best biodegradable poop bags

  • DIY backyard pet waste systems

It's easy to Go Green Living with Pets

At GoGreenPetCare.com, we believe that loving your pet and loving the planet go paw in paw. Whether you’re searching for eco-friendly pet products, creative DIY solutions, or simple tips to reduce your furry friend’s environmental pawprint, we’ve got you covered. From biodegradable grooming goods to zero-waste routines, we help you make greener choices without sacrificing care or convenience. Let’s create a more sustainable world—one tail wag at a time.