We love our dogs, and we want to make sure that they have the best products available. We also love our planet and want to make sure that our purchases aren't actively harming it. So, what are some options that offer both?
Well, you're in luck, we have compiled a list of brands that are sustainable and work towards reducing not only their own carbon footprint but that of their canine clients as well.
Bark Potty
Thanks to the brilliant Bark Potty, a greener option than the standard plastic pee pad, your pee pad game will never be the same. It genuinely eliminates smells for up to four weeks at a time and is produced with real bark.
Since many dog owners live in apartments, the odor is a major problem with potty solutions. Therefore, the fact that there is no odor even after several weeks of use is a major win for dog owners everywhere.
Plus, its lined tray stops kick-ups and leaks so there are no spills to clean up. A startling amount of waste is saved when just one Bark Potty replaces up to sixty sanitary napkins.
In addition, Bark Potty is a member of 1% for the planet, a group of businesses dedicated to contributing a portion of their income to environmental non-profits.
House Dogg
If you're a big fan of the current streetwear trends or you just need matching sweatshirts for you and your dog, House Dogg is a small, Black-owned company that you should look into. In addition to developing an aesthetic that is genuinely exclusive to the pet market, it is done in a sustainable manner.
The company goes above like Sage Brush and beyond by using small-batch manufacturing in addition to using eco-friendly, biodegradable, and chemical-free textiles and materials in an effort to be sustainable.
Making products in tiny batches, or “small-batch production,” is precisely what it sounds like. This considerably reduces both product waste and production waste such as water, energy, electricity and such.
The brand puts an emphasis on comfort and ease of care and offers big statement pieces that may be customized. The icing on the cake is that a percentage of each sale is donated to rescue organizations.
Awoo
Mallory MacDonald and Francine Evans, the founders of Awoo, were frustrated by the distinct lack of everyday pet products that suited their lifestyles, unique tastes, and sustainability standards.
They reasoned that, rather than oversaturating the market with merchandise, they could evolve the previous generation of pet accessories with a holistic, full-cycle approach by providing high quality products, ethics, and sustainability.
All of the components in their iconic infinity leash, which has ten diverse applications, are environmentally friendly. Additionally, Awoo personally screens each manufacturer they partner with to guarantee respectable working conditions, reasonable work hours, and fair compensation.
Finally, Awoo hopes that its customers will take an active role in the future Repawpose programme, which will reward customers for returning used goods to Awoo rather than discarding them so that the materials can be recovered and reused. The sustainability initiatives of Awoo practically go in all directions.
Earthbath
Green tea, lavender, mango, and eucalyptus are just a few of the delicate, natural aromas that Earthbath grooming products include. We're confident you'll also fall in love with their formulae, which feature organic ingredients, plant-derived and coconut-based cleansers, and essential oils.
They employ recyclable packaging, have concentrated formulae that require less water during manufacturing, and are devoted to lowering their carbon footprint and impact on landfills.
They really take the Earth part of their name seriously, really trying to make a greener Earth for you and your dog to enjoy.
Dooloop
This useful little device eliminates justifications for not cleaning up after your dog. The dooloop attaches directly to your leash, and the shape of the loop makes it simple to insert a bag of dog excrement, freeing up your hands so you don't have to swing the bag of poop about.
This clever little gadget frees up your hands so you may use your phone, hold an umbrella, hang out with friends, or grab some food on the go. Since dog poop can be hazardous to the health of natural places, it is believed that not having to carry about the poop bag will motivate more dog owners to pick up after their pets.
Jiminy's
Jiminy's thinks it has the solution to lessening the negative effects of pet food on the environment. Their response? Crickets. or, to be more general, insects. According to the company, switching from a diet based on chicken to one based on insects saves 480,000 gallons of water annually.
The company is known for its creative use of insect protein in pet food and treats. Before adding insect-based food to your dog's diet, make sure to speak with your physician. So before you think that all bugs are bad, having the good ones can help save the planet.
The Foggy Dog
With the millennial pet parent in mind, The Foggy Dog designs gorgeous, contemporary dog headbands, leashes, collars, toys, and bedding. They try to reduce waste by using recycled materials, reused fabric scraps, and natural fabrics when possible.
The dog beds and toys are filled with 100% recycled fiber spun from plastic bottles. Better still? They give away half a pound of food for every transaction to shelters all over the country.
Conclusion
When buying sustainable dog products from a company like Sage Brush Natural Pets you want to make sure that your dog really likes the product. However, you also want to make sure that what you're buying is sustainable for the planet.
We all live on this spinning globe together and we need to make sure that we do what we can not to adversely impact it, as much as we can. With these brands, we get to reduce our carbon footprint, and help make the world a bit better.
Hopefully this list helps you in choosing what brands to buy your next dog products from.
