Spotlight: Petaluma

Meet Petaluma… “radically sustainable” plant-based dog food innovator and the “#SeeingGreen Solutionist of the Day” for January 31.

Petaluma is a sustainable dog food company that specializes in plant-based nutrition for pets. Founded with the mission to create high-quality, vet-formulated dog food that minimizes environmental impact, Petaluma offers nutritionally complete diets made from organic and non-GMO ingredients. The company aims to provide a healthier, ethical alternative to conventional meat-based pet food while ensuring dogs receive all the essential nutrients they need.

Sustainability is at the core of Petaluma’s operations, with a strong commitment to reducing the carbon footprint of pet nutrition. The company starts with replacing resource-intensive animal ingredients with plant-based alternatives that require far less land, water and greenhouse gas emissions. Petaluma uses solar-powered baking processes, significantly cutting energy consumption compared to traditional pet food manufacturing. Ingredients are carefully sourced from organic, biodiverse farms to support soil health, biodiversity and responsible agriculture, while packaging is designed to minimize waste and plastic use. By prioritizing sustainable production, Petaluma helps pet owners make choices that benefit both their dogs and the planet.

By focusing on science-backed, plant-based formulations, Petaluma is part of a growing movement toward more sustainable and humane pet food options. Petaluma is a Certified B Corporation, Climate Neutral Certified, and member of 1% for the Planet.

Check them out here: https://tinyurl.com/323rp82r

About the "#SeeingGreen Solutionist of the Day"
This series celebrates and highlights the brands and innovators dedicated to creating a greener, more sustainable world. Each day, the series shines a spotlight on a trailblazer making significant strides in promoting eco-friendly living through innovative products, solutions and practices.