National Pet Month: Caring for your Pet & Planet

May 06, 2025

It’s National Pet Month and we all love our furry friends. As you continue to adopt important sustainable habits in your lifestyle, remember that these habits can apply to your pet care routine and pet parenting tactics, too!

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​Sustainable, Eco-friendly Choices to Make as a Pet Lover 

• ​​Consider Adoption – Adopting a pet rather than buying helps reduce the number of homeless animals in our area. The Franklin County Dog Shelter & Adoption Center (dogs only) and Columbus Humane (dogs, cats, birds, bunnies, etc.) are great local options to consider.
• Consider Donating – Did you know there are community pet food pantries and shelters that often need supplies? Things like bath towels, blankets and cardboard boxes can be essential to a shelter. If you find yourself with empty cardboard boxes, these items can be reused at the shelter.
• Consider Repurposing – Looking to save a buck? (No pun intended!) There is no need to spend money on new items when you can repurpose things you already own. Take that old beach towel and turn it into a tug-a-war toy. Add feathers or string to a beverage cork for some kitty entertainment.  ​

For more paw-sitive resources, visit the SWACO website HERE.

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​Recycle Right at Home Webinar​

We all want to do our best for the environment and to save resources, but it can be hard to know what can go in your curbside recycling bin, what needs to be dropped off at a special collection site, and what can’t be recycled at all.

Join SWACO for a fun and informative webinar from noon to 1:00 on Wednesday, May 28. We’ll arm you with all the answers you need to feel confident when recycling.  By taking just a few minutes to recycle the right way, you help reduce pollution, contribute to cleaner water, conserve limited natural resources, support our economy, and reduce central Ohio’s reliance on landfills. REGISTER HERE