Solutions
Looking for inspiration and solutions for living more sustainably? Check out these daily highlights of innovative brands and products in apparel, home, food, travel, beauty, spirits, mobility and more!
Spotlight: Ruffwear
Ruffwear is an Oregon-based outdoor dog brand reimagining gear with conscious design, from harnesses and coats to toys and bowls. With Bluesign® fabrics, PFAS-free products, renewable energy and a resale program through Ruffworn, they’re proving that what’s better for the planet can also be better for our pets.
Podcast: Greening My… Pet Care
In this new episode of our Greening My… series — where we unpack our homes and everyday habits to explore practical ways to live a bit lighter — we’re focusing on pet care. We break down the opportunities across food and treats, toys and accessories, and waste, suggest realistic shifts you can make today and spotlight some of our favorite brands already proving that caring for pets can also care for the planet.
Spotlight: Earth Animal
Founded in 1979, Earth Animal’s purpose is simple yet powerful: make the highest quality pet products, always consider environmental impact, and do it all another way. From their vet-formulated supplements to their now-iconic No-Hide® Chews, this family-owned brand has always put animal well-being, transparency and planetary care at the heart of their mission.
Spotlight: West Paw
West Paw, founded in 1996 and based in Bozeman, Montana, is a family-owned pet product company renowned for crafting high-quality, eco-conscious gear for pets that is “designed for the love of pets and the planet.” The company’s offerings include toys, treats, feeding items and other pet accessories manufactured using safe, sustainable materials that are better for the earth, for workers and for pets.
Spotlight: Tuggs
Tuggs is an award-winning UK-based pet wellness company offering personalized, gently cooked meals for dogs in a sustainable way. Founded in 2022, Tuggs is on a mission to help dogs thrive without sacrificing the planet.
Spotlight: The Pack
The Pack is a UK-based pet food company on a mission to revolutionize how we feed our dogs by making nutritious, healthy plant-based nutrition the new norm. Founded by a team of animal lovers and sustainability advocates, The Pack offers a range of nutritionally complete wet and dry dog foods crafted entirely from plant-based ingredients.
Spotlight: Shameless Pets
Shameless Pets is a pet treat company on a mission to create delicious, functional snacks for dogs and cats while tackling food waste in the process. Launched in 2018, the brand offers a wide variety of soft-baked treats, dental sticks, jerky bites and calming chews that incorporate upcycled ingredients such as misfit apples, underused sweet potatoes and spent brewers’ grain and transform them into nutrient-rich pet treats.
Spotlight: P.L.A.Y. Pet Lifestyle and You
P.L.A.Y. (Pet Lifestyle And You) is a San Francisco-based company that creates thoughtfully designed, high-quality pet products with pets, people and the planet in mind. Specializing in stylish and eco-friendly pet beds, toys and accessories, P.L.A.Y. aims to bring comfort, durability and modern aesthetics into the world of pet essentials.
Spotlight: V-Dog
V-Dog is a pioneering plant-based pet food company on a mission to revolutionize the way we feed our furry family members one dog bowl at a time. Established in 2005, V-Dog offers 100% vegan dog food, treats and chews designed to support optimal canine health without animal products.
Spotlight: HOWND
HOWND is a UK-based pet care brand dedicated to creating ethically produced, plant-powered products for dogs. Their range includes grooming essentials, skin and coat care, and plant-based treats—all formulated without harsh chemicals, animal byproducts or artificial additives.
Spotlight: Bright Planet Pet
Bright Planet Pet makes sustainable and allergy-friendly vegan treats and chews for dogs that mimic the flavors of popular meat-based options without using any animal ingredients. Founded to provide a more sustainable alternative to traditional pet treats, the company uses natural, plant-based ingredients to create low-calorie, protein-rich snacks for dogs.
Spotlight: Bond Pet Foods
Bond Pet Foods is a biotechnology company revolutionizing the pet food industry by developing high-quality animal proteins through fermentation – “so people, pets, farm animals and the planet all win.” Founded in 2017 and based in Boulder, Colorado, Bond uses precision fermentation to produce real meat proteins without the need for factory farming.
Spotlight: Meatly
Meatly is a UK-based pet food company pioneering the development of cultivated meat products tailored specifically for pets. By harvesting cells from a single chicken egg, the company can sustainably cultivate meat "forevermore" to meet pet dietary needs.
Spotlight: PawCo Foods
PawCo Foods is a pet food company focused on creating nutritious, plant-based options for dogs. Appealing to a growing market of consumers interested in sustainable, cruelty-free food for their pets, PawCo Foods aims to make plant-based pet nutrition both accessible and appealing to pet owners and their dogs alike.
Spotlight: Bramble
Bramble is a plant-based pet food company that focuses on creating nutritionally complete meals for dogs using wholesome, natural ingredients. Founded with the mission of offering healthier, ethical alternatives to traditional pet food, Bramble’s products are designed to cater to the specific dietary needs of dogs while avoiding animal-based ingredients.
The Solutionists Weekly Digest
Your weekly roundup of the latest news and progress in sustainable living. From eco-friendly homes and sustainable mobility solutions to mindful travel, food, fashion, sport and entertainment, we bring you the news highlights of the week from The Solutionists – the brands and organizations empowering consumers to live more sustainably.
Spotlight: Arch Pet Food
Arch Pet Food is a premium pet nutrition company dedicated to providing high-quality, balanced meals for pets, focusing on the use of natural ingredients.
Spotlight: Earth Animal
With a mission to “to preserve and enhance quality of life for animals, people, and the Earth,” Earth Animal is a pioneering company in the pet care industry. The company is known for its holistic approach to pet health, offering a wide range of natural products, including supplements, chews, treats, and organic foods.
Spotlight: Open Farm Pet
With a mission to empower pet parents with high quality nutrition for pets, crafted from ethically and sustainably sourced ingredients, Open Farm is one of the fastest growing pet food companies in North America. A certified B-Corporation, Open Farm offers a range of premium pet food products formulated with a focus on environmental stewardship, animal welfare and transparent sourcing.
Spotlight: Sustainable Petcare News Highlights
Pet Sustainability Coalition prepares for Return to Retail recycling rollout. Spotlight on pet owner sustainability demands. Nestle Purina supports regenerative marine-based sourcing fund. Meatly, BioCraft Pet Nutrition reach price parity for cultivated meat. And many more…
