While an indoor cat enjoys a life averaging 12 years long, his outdoor counter-kitty lives only 3-5 years amid many risks. That’s why it’s a shame that I was unable to find a safe, organic collar. While organic wool and cotton collars abound, few of these had a break-away function in case Kitty gets caught in a tree or bush, and even fewer had reflectors to keep Kitty visible to cars.

Weighing the safety of your cat against the safety of the environment, I found this alternative: The OmniPet Reflective Fish Cat Collar, which has reflective little mice and paw print images, and a break-away function. Available in purple, blue, black, and red at only $4.99, these cute collars may not be organic or recycled, but they are distributed by responsible Marshall Grain Co., “Nature’s Merchant Since 1946.”

Marshall Grain Co specializes in organic gardening. While you’re picking up a new collar, tell them you’d like to see more pet products from organic or recycled materials.

To balance out your nonorganic collar quotient, give kitty a kick with this organic catnip while you’re there.