Download or read book Pets and the Planet written by Carol Frischmann and published by *Howell Book House. This book was released on 2009-02-24 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book gives you all the information you need to understand sustainability in the context of pet ownership and arms you with the know-how to make the best choices for your pet and the planet. It explains the environmental consequences of pet ownership and offers alternatives to the everyday choices any pet-owning family makes, from choosing pet food and buying pet equipment and toys to disposing of pet waste and avoiding household toxins. Thoroughly researched and packed with realistic guidelines for putting ideas into practice, Pets and the Planet is a virtual roadmap for sustainable pet parenthood.