84% of pet parents want companies to address climate change. At the same time, new EU rules are raising the bar for how companies can communicate environmental progress. Starting September 27, 2026, pet companies marketing or selling products or services to EU consumers will be required to follow the Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition … Read more
Sustainability legislation continues to evolve across the globe, with packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws one of the biggest priorities for pet brands. To help you stay informed, the Pet Sustainability Coalition (PSC) is rounding up resources and launching a tool update to support your company at every stage of your sustainability journey. Key Legislation … Read more
California’s Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act (SB 54) is changing how companies think about packaging. Preparing for compliance doesn’t have to start with a complete package redesign. In our latest webinar, Mearah Paramasivum of Sagebrook Advisors, Prateek Lal of Adept Packaging, and Allison Reser Hamburger of the Pet Sustainability Coalition (PSC) explored … Read more
The first reporting deadline for California’s Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act (SB 253) is looming. On November 10, 2026*, large firms doing business in California that have annual revenues exceeding $1 billion are required to submit their Scope 1 and 2 emissions for the previous fiscal year to the California Air Resources Board (CARB). *Extended … Read more
Consumers want to recycle, and they’re trying to do the right thing. According to a March 2025 Packaged Facts survey, 88% of pet owners say that sustainability means recycling household waste whenever possible. This makes sense; at home with your pet, you feel responsible for what happens to that empty bag of kibble. It’s physical. … Read more
Executive Summary The Pet Sustainability Coalition (PSC), representing over 200 pet product companies, strongly opposes the USDA’s proposed rescission of the Organic Pet Food Standards finalized earlier this year. These long-awaited standards were the result of over two decades of stakeholder collaboration and brought essential clarity to an underserved market segment. They lowered barriers for … Read more