Unscented, non-clumping cat litter made of pure clay (calcined clay) can be made  at home.

Creating your own cat litter is a cost-effective and eco-friendly alternative to store-bought options. Here’s a basic guide for making homemade cat litter:

Paper-Based Cat Litter

Materials: Old newspapers, water, biodegradable dish soap, baking soda.

Steps:

      1.   Shred the newspapers into small pieces.

• Soak the shredded paper in water mixed with a small amount of biodegradable dish soap until it forms a pulp.

Biodegradable dish soap is a type of dishwashing liquid designed to break down naturally in the environment, without leaving harmful residues. Unlike conventional dish soaps, which may contain chemicals that can pollute water sources and harm aquatic life, biodegradable dish soaps are made from plant-based ingredients and natural surfactants that decompose more easily.

These soaps are a great choice if you’re looking to reduce your environmental impact and keep harmful substances out of the ecosystem. They still cut through grease and grime effectively, just like their non-biodegradable counterparts, but with a lighter footprint on the planet.

        3. Drain the water and rinse the paper pulp thoroughly to remove soap residue.

        4. Sprinkle baking soda onto the pulp to help neutralize odors.

        5. Spread the pulp out to dry completely before using it as cat litter.

Pine-Based Cat Litter

Materials: Pine pellets (used for wood stoves), water.

Steps:

1.         Soak the pine pellets in water until they break down into sawdust.

2.         Spread the sawdust out to dry completely.

3.         Once dry, the sawdust can be used as cat litter.

Corn-Based Cat Litter

Materials: Ground corn cobs or whole corn kernels.

Steps:

1.         Grind the corn cobs or kernels into small pieces using a food processor.

2.         Spread the ground corn out to dry completely.

Use the dried corn particles as cat litter.