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Go green with your pet. Read up on eco-friendly pet care trends to help minimize your pet’s carbon pawprint.

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Cue Sarah McLachlan.

Woman And Dog Cleaning Coast From Trash.

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

A cat eating a plate of fish on a dining room table.

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.

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Indy, a woman with brown deadlocked hair, sitting next to a sunflower outside while holding a blind white dog named Okra

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

A women disposing a doggy bag in a trashcan in the park

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

A dog laying under a table outside while a woman cares for her plants.

Here’s how to be safe if your dog or cat is your gardening assistant.

project hive pet company dog toys

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

an orange dog in a kitchen beside Pulp Habits eco bites

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

Two women refill their Canada dog food at Petco.

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

A woman walking with her dog in a garden.

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

A young girl on a beautiful day in the park is holding her dog while collects its poop.

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


Three eco-friendly pet grooming products displayed in a collage.

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

Young couple feeding their dog with healthy green food from the farmers market at home

8 in-season and vet-recommended fruits and veggies that make for healthy, sustainable snacks for your pet.

illustration by Maria Contreras, dogs and cows on a big green grassy hill

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.

eco-friendly pet parent pets down inside of indoor garden

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

A man brushing his cat outside.

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

A well dressed man walking two dogs outside in a park.

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

A howling mixed breed white dog sitting next to a stack of stereos with glittery holiday ornaments around

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...

Henry holding two mixed breed dogs in his lap with his arms around them, while sitting in a wicker chair

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.

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