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For many of us, life with a pet means snuggles on the sofa, muddy walks and a daily dose of the outdoors. 

Our pets help us feel connected to animals and nature, but some aspects of our pet's lives can have unintended impacts on the world around us – from what we feed them to the products we use. That’s why we’ve put together seven simple ways you can reduce your pet’s eco pawprint – without compromising on their care or the joy they bring.

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Produced by members of the Grantham Institute Policy & Communications team (Neil Jennings, Lottie Morgan, Linsey Wynton, Jamie Taylor), with expert advice from Dr Rose Perkins, Dr Andrew Prentis, Dr Tilly Collins, Prof Guy Woodward and Prof Leon Barron.