sustainability

Wellness experts and animal trainers agree: A tuned-in outdoor outing can be restorative for both people and pets.

The eco-enthusiasts at Matter of Trust want to use it to clean up oil spills.

Turns out, it’s not an annoyance— it’s an opportunity to get creative.

You need to be extra careful if your dog or cat is your gardening assistant.

It’s a (literally) dirty business. Here’s how two cities found an eco-friendly way to control it.

Use this as your spring farmers' market shopping list for you and your pub.

Gasp! “Compostable” poops bags are bad for the environment? Sustainability expert Dave Coast gets the scoop from CompostableLA founder Monique Figueiredo.

With the help of innovative waste-management company TerraCycle, it’s easier than you think.

Package-free brushes, plant-based wipes, certified-organic shampoos, and more.

Here are the sustainability buzzwords you should look out for on the packages of your fave products.

Whether you’re stuck in a tiny apartment or living on the road, @KeepingFinn’s Henry Friedman offers tips to not only endure—but thrive.

Without getting totally grossed out.

The founder of Package Free says there’s a low-waste alternative to every pet product sitting in your trash right now.

Because messes come with the territory.

Clean the earth and save on pet goodies. It’s a win-win.

All those cartoons of cats staring longingly at fish bowls might not be so far off. A new study suggests seafood in your pets’ diet could help sustainably meet the world’s protein needs.

The star of the new Nat Geo series Farm Dreams feeds her pup fresh popsicles and foraged kelp.

“Saving bees brings more beauty and joy into the world — just like dogs do.”

Eco Bites has upcycled vegetable pulp, sustainable insect protein, and is packed with vitamins. Your vet is already thrilled.

A new Petco initiative aims to keep 50,000 dog food bags out of landfills each year.

It’ll mess up a lot more than your pristine white sneakers.

The Because, Animals co-founder on the eco-friendly way we could feed our pets.

Especially when the eco-forward fashion designer has red carpet nerves.

Reducing your paw print can seem daunting. Consider these simple tips.

From the next generation of upcycled treats to an actually helpful carbon counting app.

This brand makes sustainable pet parent life a little more achievable (and reduces that pile of plastic in your dog’s toy bin).

The founder of indie fashion brand Lisa Says Gah! says George made starting over on her own feel possible. Now, if only she could get him to model one of her wildly popular pet sweaters...

Founder Sara Berks on the origins of her textile-forward brand’s ethical mission and artisan craftsmanship.

Your dog will happily save these imperfect foods from being discarded. You should let them.

Leap Venture Studio is a springboard for these companies designing “flexitarian” pet diets, state-of-the-art health tools, and more.

The sustainable brand’s science-backed grooming products boast an unexpected ingredient: probiotics.

From regenerative meats to low-carbon grains, these sustainable foods are fit for any conscious canine.

Botanical Bones founder Rachel Meyer believes food is medicine. Here, we chat about everything from sourcing adaptogens to sustainable packaging.

A nutritionist on dogs’ unique dietary needs, important ingredients, and other pro tips for home-cooked dog food.

From upcycling linens to handing down used toys, you can help animals in need and prevent waste.

A climate psychologist on how to deal with eco-anxiety: “We have to be good to ourselves the way we want to be good to the planet.”

The brand’s plant-based, protein-packed dog food and treats are sure to satisfy your pup’s appetite and your sustainability concerns.

The eco-conscious celebrity chef’s simple, nutritious dog treat recipe takes 15 minutes to bake.

The blogger on how to incorporate eco-consciousness into pet care.

The future of dog food is looking a little less beefy and a little more buggy.

“I find it very fitting that the dog I would have was found in the trash. It’s the only trash that I like, I guess!”

The Future Earth founder on rescuing a pandemic puppy and using social media to save the planet:
“Our approach is that we’re all in this together during a really transitional, transformational time in society.”  

The fashion designer turned sustainable farmer on trading city for country life, adopting a working dog, and harvesting farm-to-table treats.

What do Doug the Pug and Jiffpom have in common? They love their fans and the planet, of course.

Founder Spencer Williams shares his top tips for pet parents looking to lighten their impact.

Former Nike Design Director Angela Medlin on applying her streetwear savvy to eco-conscious pet products.

This eco-friendly update to the brand’s Italian-made walking kit is as notable as the celebrities who have been spotted rocking it.

Tina Nguyen couldn’t find stylish, sustainable, and locally produced products for her dog — so she made them herself.

NYC’s only Black- and veteran-owned food truck for dogs is now serving up a moveable feast of human-grade fast food and bone-broth “beer” to So-Cal pups.

The LA wellness guru (and his Poodle Stanley) vouches for recycled poop bags, bottle-opener collars, cruelty-free shampoo, celeb-approved dog beds, and more.

From eco-friendly accessories to plant-based treats to a renewable-wood turntable toy, there are plenty of sustainable holiday gifting options for dog lovers this year.

From cricket kibble to miso mice, leading brands are exploring how sustainable pet food products can reduce carbon paw prints.

Whether or not you believe in crystal healing, Chani Ronez’s chic, customizable, and sustainable products are designed to help treat everything from separation anxiety to joint pain to GI issues.

Wise choices make your home healthier for you and your pet.