Spring has officially sprung and Earth Month is finally here! In honor of our planet and in the hopes of a greener tomorrow, we've got a few ways you can join us in making a positive impact on our planet, one paw at a time! 

Ways To Celebrate Earth Month

🌎 Shop Using A Reusable Tote Bag

Instead of relying on plastic bags at checkout, bring along a reusable tote bag! Utilizing reusable totes minimizes your carbon footprint by reducing the waste caused by single use bags and the processes it takes to make them.

🌎 Shop Eco-Friendly Brands

At Healthy Spot, we prioritize the wellbeing of our furry friends. That's why we continuously partner with brands we love and trust in the pet food market. Additionally, we believe it's important to consider our planet in our practices, so we're thrilled to provide you with a list of pet food brands that practice mindful methods to reduce their negative impact on our planet while optimizing your pet's health.

K9 Natural and Feline Natural are leading the way in creating a sustainable pet industry by being the first New Zealand members of the Pet Sustainability Coalition. They aim to create a sustainable industry by making an impact on environmental and social performance. Plus, they've partnered with Soft Plastic Recycling to promote sustainable business practices and reduce plastic waste.

Open Farm is dedicated to promoting sustainability and ethical business practices with a commitment to redirecting waste to recycling facilities. All of their packaging will be optimized for recycling systems by 2025, and in the meantime, they have partnered with TerraCycle² to recycle pet food bags at no cost to customers! 

Primal signed the Pet Sustainability Coalition's Packaging Pledge, meaning they have made a public commitment to take action towards creating more sustainable packaging. All their latest pet food launches, including their new Kibble In The Raw Food For Dogs, are sold in recyclable packaging as they commit to continuing and expanding their efforts in the coming years.

Stella & Chewy's is committed to protecting the earth and securing a brighter future for our furry friends! They are doing their part by joining the
Pet Sustainability Coalition to encourage more sustainable practices within the pet industry. They've also teamed up with How2Recycle to help consumers reduce the environmental impact of their packaging.

ZIWI gives our pets the best of New Zealand with free-range and ethically-raised proteins, locally sourced poultry and sustainable seafood. With every ZIWI purchase, you're treating your pet to premium quality and supporting ethical and sustainable farming practices. Your pet will savor the taste, while you feel good about the impact you're making! 

We hope you discover how fun it can be to prioritize our planet while you’re making the most of Earth Month. After all, there is no planet B!