Listen: Greening My... Pet Care -- Practical Solutions for Lighter Pawprints
Our pets bring joy, companionship, and love, but they also leave behind a surprisingly large environmental pawprint. From food and toys to all that waste, the choices we make as pet parents add up.
In this Seeing Green Podcast episode in the Greening My… series, we dive into how to care for our four-legged friends more sustainably -- without compromising their health or happiness.
What we cover
The growing environmental pawprint of pet care, and why everyday choices matter more than we might think
How food and treat options are evolving, from plant-based and insect proteins to upcycled ingredients and more mindful packaging
New approaches to toys, bedding and accessories, with a focus on durability, natural materials and recycled inputs
Greener solutions for pet waste and litter, including compostable bags and alternative litter options
A look at Solutionist brands like Open Farm, Shameless Pets, Petaluma, Earth Animal and West Paw that are helping move the category forward
We finish with three simple ways to make more sustainable choices as a pet parent, showing how small swaps can add up over time