As pet parents, we all want the very best for our furry friends but caring for our pets can also have an environmental impact – from packaging to importing products – often creating excess waste. Good news though! Creating a more sustainable lifestyle for your pet doesn’t have to be difficult. Small, intentional choices can make a meaningful difference and one of the easiest and most effective ways to support sustainability is to buy locally made pet treats, foods and products.

How to Reduce your Pet’s Carbon Pawprint

Choosing locally produced pet products is about far more than convenience – it benefits your pet, your community, and the environment.

Reduced Environmental Impact

Imported pet products often travel thousands of kilometers before reaching store shelves. This transportation contributes significantly to carbon emissions through shipping and excessive packaging. By supporting local businesses, products travel shorter distances, which helps reduce fuel consumption and environmental pollution.

Another thing to consider which may reduce environmental impact is before throwing away old pet items, consider whether they can be repurposed. Perhaps food containers can be reused for storing Treatos and old towels and blankets can be donated to animal shelters.

Fresher, Higher Quality Products

At From The Barkery, we manufacture our treats (by hand and in small batches) using the best, human grade ingredients. Our main focus is keeping the Furry Guys happy by providing the best quality items through careful selection of our ingredients. When you buy from us, at From The Barkery, you’re supporting real people – who are passionate, local suppliers, and community based businesses. Your money stays local, helping create jobs and encouraging ethical, sustainable business practices.

By supporting locally made pet products and embracing sustainable pet practices, we can care for our beloved companions while also caring for the world they live in.