PSC and UK Pet Food partner to support sustainable packaging
Through this partnership, PSC looks forward to launching a UK-focused cohort to address sustainable packaging challenges and solutions
The Pet Sustainability Coalition (PSC) has partnered with UK Pet Food, the trade body for the UK pet food industry, to open the Packaging Pledge program to its members this year.
Since its launch in August of 2022, PSC has provided tools and resources for 15 pet brands and distributors to enable their transition to recyclable, refillable, or compostable packaging by 2025.
Through this partnership, PSC looks forward to launching a UK-focused cohort to address sustainable packaging challenges and solutions.
According to PSC, The PSC Packaging Pledge binds pet industry players to the commitment of transitioning their packaging to recyclable, refillable or compostable materials by 2025. This includes making measurable strides toward more environmentally friendly packaging.
It was constructed in consultation with many leading experts and directly aligns with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s New Plastics Economy Global Commitment.
Nicole Paley, deputy CEO at UK Pet Food and Sustainability lead, said: “We would love to see a cohort of our members added to this list of signatories. When a company commits to the PSC Packaging Pledge, they are immediately provided with a variety of tools and resources to assist them in their sustainable packaging journey.”
Ali Boden, senior packaging program manager at PSC, added: “More than 300 million pounds of flexible plastic packaging is created in North America by the pet industry each year, with 99% of it ending up in landfills due to the commonly used multilayer multi-material nature of pet food and treat packaging.
“The Packaging Pledge aims to provide the resources and guidance for the pet industry to advance their packaging toward scalable sustainable solutions and reduce landfill-bound pet packaging waste.”
