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Divine Canine Launches Summer Essentials Kit as Part of Broader Focus on Thoughtful Pet Care

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Divine Canine Launches Summer Essentials Kit as Part of Broader Focus on Thoughtful Pet Care Brooklyn, NY – May, 2026 – Divine Canine has launched its new Summer Essentials Kit, a curated set designed to keep pets’ skin and paws protected, clean, and comfortable during warm-weather outings. The Summer Essentials Kit includes … Read more

Risk to Resilience in the Pet Industry: Part II From Awareness to Assessment Why Measurement Is the First Step to Resilience

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| Article by Hannah Hintz, Sr. Sustainability Analyst, PSC, Bard MBA in Sustainable Business, GARP SCR (Sustainability & Climate Risk) Certificate Holder | Climate and sustainability pressures are already affecting ingredient sourcing, packaging requirements, retailer expectations, and the operating costs across the pet industry. Yet many companies still lack visibility into where they are most vulnerable, and … Read more

Innovations in Sustainability: May

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This month, we’re spotlighting three examples of how PSC members are turning sustainability goals into measurable business action. These stories highlight how companies across the pet industry are approaching packaging systems, ingredient transparency, and clean energy investment with practical strategies that support long-term resilience. Learn how members are: These member stories demonstrate what’s possible when … Read more

Pet Sustainability Coalition Announces First-Ever European Pet Sustainability Award Winners at Interzoo 2026

PSC CEO Jim Lamancusa joined this year’s award recipients on stage to recognize companies advancing measurable progress across the pet industry. From left to right: Adam Kay (Tyler Packaging) Kasia Swirkowicz (Corbion), Lucas Wiarda (Corbion), Chantal Saelen (Moderna), Jim Lamancusa (PSC), David Hartigan (Hemp Heros), Joy Stevenson (MPM).

Nuremberg, Germany – May 12, 2026 – The Pet Sustainability Coalition (PSC) recognized leading companies from across the pet industry during the inaugural European Pet Sustainability Awards ceremony on May 12, held at the PSC Interzoo Networking Event in the Foyer Brüssel at the Exhibition Centre in Nuremberg, Germany. Presented in front of global pet … Read more

US EPR and the Future of Packaging: What Companies Should Prepare for in Spring 2026

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Spring 2026 marks a critical moment for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulation in the United States, with May 31st reporting deadlines aligning across multiple states. If you sell pet food, treats, or other packaged products in key U.S. states, these requirements likely apply to you. EPR regulation requires producers to fund and manage the recycling … Read more

Traceable by Nature: The Case for Miscanthus in Pet Nutrition

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How MFiber’s field-level traceability brings transparency and environmental impact together Overview: Consumers increasingly connect personal and household health to planetary health¹. In addition, transparency in sourcing, packaging and production practices continues to be a key area of consumer interest. In pet food supply chains, that expectation can be difficult to meet because many ingredient systems … Read more

Impact Unleashed: The Pet Industry’s Premier Sustainability Leadership Event Comes to Boulder This November

BOULDER, CO – November 9-11, 2026 – The Pet Sustainability Coalition (PSC) is proud to announce Impact Unleashed 2026, its flagship leadership event designed to bring together forward-thinking professionals committed to driving measurable sustainability impact across the pet industry. Set against the backdrop of Boulder, Colorado, Impact Unleashed will convene industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers … Read more

How to Choose a Sustainable Printer: What to Look For

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Sustainability in print goes far beyond recycled paper. Energy use, materials, and production practices all influence the footprint of a print project. If your brand is serious about environmental responsibility, choosing the right printing partner matters just as much as the materials themselves. Here are a few important things to look for when evaluating a … Read more

PPWR Is Here: What the Pet Industry Needs to Know and How to Turn it into a Business Advantage

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At first glance, the EU’s new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) may seem like another regulatory hurdle for companies based in and selling into Europe. In reality, it is likely to become one of the most powerful drivers of packaging innovation and competitive advantage in the pet industry. Companies that move early to align … Read more

Turning Tax Strategy into a Climate Pathway for Pet Companies: Using Tax Credit Transfers to Fund Decarbonization

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Overview: Clean energy investments that once came at a cost to companies can now actually improve their bottom line. For companies with positive U.S. federal tax liability, transferable tax credits introduced by the Inflation Reduction Act offer a meaningful opportunity to fund clean energy investment while improving after-tax outcomes. This mechanism can be used by … Read more