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How Nylabone Cut Over 40 Tons of Plastic Waste by Eliminating Blister Packaging

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Preview of case study: How Nylabone Cut Over 40 tons of plasti cwaste

Overview: Nylabone set out to eliminate hard-to-recycle blister packaging across its product lines¹, driven by sustainability goals and retailer pressure for more responsible materials. They sought to transition from traditional plastic blisters to FSC-certified mono-material paperboard formats made without plastic, without compromising durability, visibility, or retail performance. This required redesigning structures, reworking supply chains, and … 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

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

How Natoo Turned Company-Level Sustainability into Certified Product-Level Claims

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Overview: As sustainability expectations within the pet industry increased, Natoo faced a critical challenge: company-level commitments were no longer enough. Retailers and consumers wanted product-level proof supported by credible third-party verification. To meet this demand, Natoo pursued a unified framework to measure product carbon footprints, secure ClimatePartner certification, redesign packaging for recyclability, and offset plastic … Read more

How Archway Turned an Invasive Fish Into a Pet Food Success Story

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Overview: Archway Pet Food set out to transform the environmental burden caused by an invasive fish, often known as Asian Carp or Silver Carp, into a sustainable, hypoallergenic protein for dogs, supporting sensitive pets and helping rebalance fragile freshwater ecosystems across the U.S. The Challenge: The unchecked spread of invasive Silver Carp, a variety of … Read more

Choosing Better for Cats and the Planet: Sustainable Litter in 2025

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As more people seek products that reflect their values, a growing number of eco-friendly alternatives are giving cat parents more sustainable choices than ever before. Ingredients, packaging, and third-party certifications can all offer helpful insights when you’re looking into more sustainable litter options. Here are a few things to keep in mind and some brands … Read more

Alltech’s Data-Driven Scopes 1 and 2 Goals are Delivering Environmental and Financial Wins

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Emissions Reductions that Pay Off: Alltech’s Data-Driven Scopes 1 and 2 Goals are Delivering Environmental & Financial Wins

Overview: With a 26% reduction from its 2021 baseline, Alltech is ahead of schedule in its commitment to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030. This success is the result of strategic, data-driven projects that not only reduce environmental impact but also improve operational efficiency and profitability. The Challenge: The agri-food industries … Read more

Pet Sustainability Coalition Welcomes Chloe DiVita as Director of Growth

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Boulder, CO – September 17, 2025 — The Pet Sustainability Coalition (PSC), the pet industry’s leading sustainability partner, proudly announces the appointment of Chloe DiVita as the organization’s first Director of Growth. This newly created leadership role underscores PSC’s commitment to expanding its reach and accelerating impact across the pet industry. With more than two … Read more

What is a Product Carbon Footprint and How Can it Help My Business?

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In 2024 PSC announced our partnership with HowGood, an independent research & software company with the world’s largest database on food product sustainability.  This year we are happy to announce our continued partnership and new PSC membership benefit through HowGood, a Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) report. What is a Product Carbon Footprint? A Product Carbon Footprint … Read more

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