The organization has partnered with NOVA Chemicals Corp to test recycled pet food packaging and identify additional uses for repurposing those materials.
A majority of pet owners are willing to pay more for sustainable pet food and treat packaging, meaning this topic is still a hot-button issue for manufacturers and packaging suppliers.
The translucent, functional barrier paper packaging solution, Sylvicta, offers competitive shelf life preservation capabilities in a more sustainable way than most plastic packages.
A life cycle assessment of Earth Animal’s bio-based packaging revealed the materials require fewer fossil fuels, emit less greenhouse gasses, but require more water use than two other packaging materials.