Sustainability

Sustainability at PureBites

At PureBites we value clean, simple ingredients because they’re what’s best for your furry loved ones.

We also know that our planet is changing, and we need to do our part to prevent, slow, and adapt so that our pets and their human parents can enjoy the wonderful world we live in for generations to come. We have been taking steps (big and small) to make PureBites more sustainable.

We have started to update our packaging, change our processes, and work with our suppliers to make PureBites treats, food, and toppers more environmentally responsible.

We’re not perfect, no one is. But this page is a reference of what we’re doing today, and the initiatives we’ve undertaken to improve for tomorrow. Check out everything we’ve accomplished so far and make sure to visit this page regularly as we take on more actions to make PureBites more sustainable.

Sustainability in our packaging

Over the course of 2022 and 2023, the vast majority of PureBites products transitioned to recyclable packaging. Our new recyclable packaging is certified by How2Recycle and will allow pet parents to responsibly recycle our treats, food, and toppers. See below for the details on what you can do with your packaging after it’s empty in the United States and Canada. To check if your treats are in recyclable packaging look for the logos below on your bag, sleeve, or can.

Plastic Bags

Our new recyclable plastic bags will be transitioning to HDPE plastic.
In Canada, our bags are recyclable with your normal curbside plastic pickup.
In the United States, our bags may be recyclable with your normal curbside plastic pickup.
However, reach out to your local recycler to confirm and if the answer is no, our pouches are accepted at thousands of local drop-off points found in How2Recycle’s retail partner stores.

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In The US

In Canada

Mixer Trays

Our PureBites mixers have 3 packaging components. The cardboard is universally recyclable everywhere, the plastic seal is universally not recyclable, and the plastic tray is readily recyclable in Canada via your normal curbside pickup. In the United States, check with your local recycling provider to verify recyclability and if the answer is no, our plastic trays are accepted at thousands of local drop-off points found in How2Recycle’s retail partner stores.

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In The US

In Canada

Pate Cans

Our PureBites Pate metal cans are widely recyclable in both the United States and Canada, just be sure to rinse out any remaining pate before recycling. We use metal in our pates because it is easily universally recyclable.

In The US

In Canada

The only items in our lineup that are not recyclable at this time is our PureBites Broths and Squeezables.

Sustainability in our ingredients

Nothing Added

We use the purest ingredients you can read, pronounce, and trust. Nothing else. No artificial colors, fillers, or sweeteners. When we say “go ahead, look at our ingredients” we mean it.

Human Grade

All PureBites RAW freeze dried treats, food, and topper ingredients are “human grade” meaning that they adhere to the same quality standards as the meat and fish you would pick up at your local grocery store and feed your family. You can learn more about every ingredient we use on our ingredients page.

Sustainability in our Facilities

Our Power

Our main offices are located just outside Montreal in beautiful Vaudreuil-Dorion, Quebec, Canada and powered by clean, renewable hydro power.

The kitchens that make our freeze dried treats and toppers as well as the facility that makes our broths, pates, mixers, and squeezables are powered by solar power that produce over 5.88 GWh of clean energy per year!

The Little Things

We’re taking small and steps everyday to be more sustainable. Here are some examples:

  • Our co-packing kitchen transitioned away from plastic drinking cups by providing all employees with reusable water bottles.
  • Our offices have moved away from paper printing and we are primarily storing our records digitally.

Initiatives like these, although small, can have a big impact if we all just make the effort. Make sure to visit this page regularly as we take on more actions to make PureBites more sustainable.

Organizations we work with