JaneA Kelley compiled a list of six natural cat litter alternatives touted to be better for the environment. The argument for litter made from plant material is that it is friendlier to the environment, it generally weighs less than clay litters and cats like it. Here’s the list:
- Corn
- Grass
- Green tea
- Walnut shells
- Wheat
- Wood pellets
Source: Catster, July 11, 2018. Link.
The consensus from people who have used them is that they do tend to be dusty, and because they are lightweight, they can track more than standard clay litters.
Just because a litter claims to be flushable doesn’t mean that it should be. Some states don’t allow flushing of cat litter and flushing it — even the all-natural stuff — can cause septic backups or clogs in sewer lines.