With the recent United Nations Climate Change Conference echoing to us all that much more needs to be done in order for us to help save Planet Earth, we want to encourage more people to shop sustainably, both for themselves and their furry friends so each and every one of us can save the planet, one paw at a time.
As a retailer dedicated to providing the finest and most wholesome treats to our four-legged friends, we understand the importance of taking care of what we grow, sell and consume. Shopping more sustainably can not just help local businesses to keep doing their amazing work but can actually help keep our planet thriving for many, many years to come.
What does Sustainability mean?
Many of us have heard the term “sustainability” thrown around in the news and press in regards to arguments for the climate change crisis, but as we scratch our heads on what the term actually means, we thought we would shed some light into this tricky topic.
With billions of humans inhabiting the planet, sustainability simply means the ability of meeting our consumerist needs without jeopardising the risk of future generations. So what does this mean to us? Well, imagine a world without energy or produce. As our planet’s population continues to grow, we begin to consume more and more of the earth’s resources that will no longer be present if a change isn’t made sooner. Since the development of renewable energy sources such as solar, hydro and wind power, we have been able to reduce our need for coal, oil but now it is time to focus on other aspects of our world because without sustainability, planet earth might never be the same.
How we can be more sustainable
From fishing to farming, the world is really becoming more and more conscious about how we are shopping. Venturing into your local independent retailer might seem like a change from the status quo but your purchase really could be making the difference to Mother Nature.
With brands becoming more eco-aware, packaging resources are now often not only recyclable but from sustainable sources too such as charities and businesses dedicated to re-planting trees or transforming products into new and exciting other products meaning no additional trees are being cut down to create packaging, labels etc. When it comes to shopping for local produce such as fish and meat that are supplied from sustainable waters and farms meaning your weekly shop is helping to make that difference.
Using only British grown ingredients from local suppliers and made with 100% recyclable packaging, here at Tooth & Tail, our treats aren’t just delightful for your dogs but they are making a small difference to the planet, one blissful bite at a time.