In celebration of Earth Day's 50th anniversary on April 22nd, we'd like to acknowledge the incredible work so many of the companies in our industry are doing to protect the environments and communities where they do business.
To underscore OffLeash's desire to support the creation of a sustainable future for the pet industry, we purposefully seek out opportunities to work with pet product companies that invest in sustainable business practices. We have been lucky enough to partner with some of these incredible companies and the people who lead them, and we invite you to join us in celebrating all they do to make our earth a better place to live.
Only Natural Pet is the first pet food and treat company in North America to become a Certified B Corporation. They emphasize responsible, sustainable sourcing and use ingredients certified by the Marine Stewardship Council and the Global Animal Partnership. By prioritizing quality, sustainability, and the health of pets in their sourcing, the company’s goal is to keep our planet diverse and minimize their impact. The company is also dedicated to employee wellbeing and its community in Boulder, CO.
A B-Corp and 4-time winner of the "Best for the World: Environment" award, West Paw envisions a world where business success doesn’t happen at the expense of people or the planet. To reinforce this, they handcraft 100% of their products in Bozeman, MT using eco-friendly materials with minimal waste, manufactured in a state-of-the-art, environmentally conscious building. Their products are BPA and phthalate-free, non-toxic and FDA compliant. Their “Join the Loop” program means their toys can be infinitely recycled. And they offer their community-minded employees generous wages and benefits.
With a mission to apply the logic of nature to everything they touch, the team at Nature’s Logic, led by David Yaskulka, is focused on helping pets and the planet. The company’s recipes are all natural, avoiding the synthetic vitamin industry and reducing their impact on the environment. They use 100% natural energy to power their headquarters, make their kibble and manufacture their kibble bags. They also buy 1 KWh of renewable energy with every pound of food consumers purchase. And moving forward, they are committed to reducing the impact of their packaging by 25%, increasing their social giving program and using their advertising dollars as a force for good.
Lovers of animals and of food, Wet Noses depends on a healthy planet to support everything that matters most. With a commitment to minimizing their footprint, the company has found many innovative ways to create a more sustainable future. Their ingredients are sourced carefully in the USA with a focus on organic and non-GMO foods. And they select vegetables and sustainably raised meats rather than monocultures such as wheat, corn and soy. Wet Noses uses recyclable and reusable glass containers in place of plastic for its food products, and continuously assesses its operations to maintain a high standard for energy efficiency, from its lighting to machinery, and everything in between.
Focused on turning small efforts into a big impact, Molly Mutt’s mission is to minimize the amount of fabric and dog beds that end up in landfills. By creating bed duvets pet owners can stuff with towels, bedding, clothes and more, the company provides people with a way to upcycle their old fabrics, dogs with a completely washable bed and the planet with fewer cheap dog beds put in the trash. Molly Mutt remains a leader in the industry with dog bed covers that eliminate 100% of the energy and greenhouse gas emissions associated with other bedding.
Honey I'm Home believes strong and sweet can live together in the perfect dog treat. By using human-grade, humanely-raised, and free-range water buffalo from India, the company’s sourcing policies are grounded in using sustainable and ethically-raised proteins. Their practices are built to serve dogs, humans, communities, and whole ecosystems. They also use sustainably-harvested honey in all their treats to support and protect the honey bee population worldwide.
As the leading voice in sustainability within the pet industry, PSC’s mission is to advance business through profitable environmental and social practices. Known for its inspiring events, growing membership base of over 140 companies and its retailer-facing accreditation program, the organization is home to one of the most vibrant, innovative, sustainably-minded and forward-thinking communities of leaders in the industry.
we ask that you please take a few minutes to share your appreciation for these companies, brands and leaders on their social media channels. And while you're at it, share with the world what you and your company are doing to help protect our planet. We appreciate you, too!
Be sure to use the hashtags #EarthDay2020 #50thearthday #petsustainability #impactinaction
