Sustainable lifestyle influencer and founder of Mindful Goodsopens in a new tab, Chelsy Christina, is nothing if not consistent. On her Instagramopens in a new tab, between snaps of hikes in the LA hills, eco-friendly life hacks, green smoothie recipes, and clean beauty recommendations, you can expect to see her cats, Chanel and Chai, curled upopens in a new tab against her linen bedding.
Aside from being a full-time cat mom and sharing sustainability tips, Mindful Goods occupies most of Christina’s time. The brand’s mission is to restore mindfulness in our daily routines and inspire meaningful climate change by using products that are plastic-free, compostable, and sourced from small businesses committed to having a positive impact on our planet.
That’s why The Wildest was eager to learn about Christina’s favorite sustainable pet products. Below, the eco-conscious cat essentials to gift your favorite cat people.
“My dryer balls mysteriously go missing whenever I do laundry. I usually find Chanel and Chai batting them around the house a couple hours later. They love these wool balls so much that I had to buy a set just for them!“
“Chanel and Chai love catnip as much as any other cat, but I was sad to always find it packaged in plastic. Finally, I found Friendsheep’s version that is 100 percent Certified USDA Organic, grown and packed in the USA, and comes in a recyclable tin!”
“Single-use plastic bags take forever to break down in our landfills. Using compostable bags to clean the litter box is an easy sustainable swap. Reusing paper shopping and grocery bags also does the job!”
“If you’re looking for a cat tree that will blend into any interior design style, then this is the one! I got lucky and scored mine secondhand on Facebook Marketplace. My cats hang out on it all day!”
“My cats would much rather drink out of the faucet than their water bowl, so it was time to invest in a pet water fountain to keep them hydrated. Unfortunately, most of the options on the market are made of plastic and are known for breaking down, so I opted for the well-reviewed PetSafe Stainless Steel Fountain.”
“After learning about how clay clumping litter is harmful to cats and the environment, I made the switch to Sustainably Yours’ plant-based litter. The texture is somewhat similar to clumping clay litter, so the transition was easy!”
“I don’t mind splurging on three things: my kitties, sustainable products, and small clothing designers. Psychic Outlaw happens to be all three! I’m obsessed with their pet jackets and bandanas, which are made from recycled-quilt scraps. The best part is that you can get yourself a matching look.”
Avery is a writer and producer. She has written for numerous publications, including Refinery29, BuzzFeed, and V Magazine. When she’s not at her computer, you can find her reading, practicing her Greek on Duolingo, and delving into the Sex and the City discourse. She lives in Brooklyn, New York with her husband and their cat, Chicken, who rules with an iron fist.
