The collective environmental pawprint of pets is huge, not to mention potential health impacts from toxic, poorly made products. So as far as we’re concerned, it always makes sense to choose eco-friendly pet products.

So sit, stay, and let us walk you through some environmentally friendly pet products that are doggone good for everyone. Beyond materials, we considered ethical manufacturing and those brands going the extra (dog-walking) mile with green business practices like using renewable energy and sustainable packaging.

Our Brand Rating System now extends our consideration set to 22 different criteria (from climate change and chemical use to product performance and packaging). For the full low-down on how this system works, have a read of our explainer and look out for sustainable pet brands on the list below who’ve taken that extra step of getting rated – a brave thing to do given the extra transparency required.

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Index: Eco-Friendly Pet Products & Brands

  1. Pet Toys Jump to section
  2. Pet Beds Jump to section
  3. Pet Food & Treats Jump to section
  4. Poop Bags Jump to section
  5. Cat Litter Jump to section
  6. Pet Collars & Leashes Jump to section
  7. Pet Bowls Jump to section
  8. Pet Grooming Jump to section
  9. Eco-friendly Pet Cleaning Products Jump to section

Pet Toys

The Kind Pet

Disrupting

Top 10% of brands
United States
United States, Canada
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Compostable
All or some products are compostable, either in an industrial facility or at home
Ethical Sourcing
Raw materials have been sourced ethically with people and planet in mind.
Handcrafted
Products have been made by hand, typically by an artisan or group of artisans.
Non-toxic
All products are made with ingredients or materials that are currently considered non-toxic
Organic
Products are made from organic materials.
Plastic-free
All products are entirely plastic-free
Small business
This brand is a small business run by less than 15 people
Thoughtful packaging
Product packaging has been designed and created with the end of life outcome in mind and can be easily recycled or composted.
Vegan
This brand does not use any animal products or by-products in their products
Woman Owned
This brand is owned by a woman or a group of women.
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Pet Sustainability Coalition Members

The Kind Pet’s Boba & Vespa range has been rated by Sustainable Jungle. Find the full rating here.

The Kind Pet offers fully compostable pet toys made with non-toxic, organic materials in their Boba & Vespa range.

The toys are highly rated by their customers and there are cute options for dogs and cats alike (including some filled with organic catnip).

The Kind Pet also stocks products from other conscious pet brands, offering numerous other toy options to choose from.

The Kind Pet is a Pet Sustainability Coalition Member and has numerous other sustainability related initiatives in place including a contract with rePurpose Global to remove 8000lbs of plastic waste from the ocean.

Our Personal Review Of The Kind Pet’s Boba & Vespa Hemp Bone

“We reviewed the Hemp Dog Bone, an ideal toy for our aging Shepherd who still likes to chew. It’s made of durable hemp canvas, and organic cotton filling, thread, and label. It’s held up well to daily chomps but once it’s done, it will go right into our garden heap, given it’s 100% compostable.”

-Review by Shelby Loeppky, SJ Writer

Pet Beds

Our pets deserve a sustainable slumber (i.e. an organic dog bed) so let’s kick off with a couple of suggestions that will help your fur baby get comfy whilst pawing lightly on the planet.

Montana-based Certified B Corp West Paw makes low-profile, machine washable dog beds for pooches of all sizes.

The IntelliLoft® fill used in their Heyday and Big Sky Nap cushion beds is OEKO-TEX 100 certified and made from recycled plastic bottles.

In addition to their sustainable mattresses for humans, Brentwood Home makes them for animals. too. Their Greenguard Gold® and Climate Neutral® certified pet mattresses are made from non-toxic, easy-to-clean materials.

Pet Food & Treats

As far as sustainable pet products go, addressing your pet’s diet is key to lowering their carbon pawprint.

In addition to main meals, we’re looking for snacks and training treats made from natural, healthy ingredients and minimal (ideally zero waste) packaging. So, where can you find sustainable dog food and cat food for for your best friends?

Certified B Corp Petaluma makes organic and sustainable dog products by sourcing ingredients from local organic farms.

Their meat-free, veterinarian-formulated dog food is baked in a solar-powered facility and their Sweet Potato Jerky chews feature organic, air-dried sweet potatoes grown in North Carolina. The latter comes in a compostable bag.

You can say no to GMO and chemical preservatives with The Honest Kitchen’s 100% human-grade food for dogs and cats.

84% of ingredients come from North America and their huge range includes dry food, dehydrated food, wet food, treats, toppers, and supplements.

Poop Bags

Responsible pet ownership rule #1?

Pick up that poop!

Littering is sh*t…especially when it literally is. Just because dog poop is natural, doesn’t mean it doesn’t have a host of negative environmental impacts when left to lie.

Thankfully, eco friendly pet product brands prove they give a sh*t about the planet with poop bags that don’t pollute.

Like Give A Sh!t’s TÜV AUSTRIA-certified home compostable bags made from plant-based materials. 10% of profits go to the Soi Dog Foundation to improve the lives of dogs and cats in Asia.

With new brands popping up all the time, make sure you read our deep dive into recyclable trash bags and biodegradable trash bags before you buy.

For a simple, zero waste solution you can also use old newspapers to scoop and wrap the poop and flush it when you get home.

Cat Litter

Let’s not forget our feline friends.

To make your cat’s business more sustainable, switch to eco-friendly cat litter made of natural materials like corn, grass, or wood.

In the US, World’s Best Cat Litter and ökocat make natural compostable cat litter.

While these litters are compostable, make sure you compost it separately from your other waste and in a high-heat system.

Unlike dog poop, you should never flush cat poop due to the parasites specific to a cat’s digestive system.

Pet Collars & Leashes

Conscious canines need to look good too, right? How about cats with cattitude?

These eco-friendly pet brands are here to help our fur babies step out in sustainable style.

Wagging Green Pet Shop sells bamboo harnesses, bamboo dog collars, and bamboo leashes. They’re all hand sewn in the US and some in a huge selection of colors, prints, and styles.

You can also send back your old collar or leash (from any brand) and they’ll recycle the hardware and give you 25% off a new Wagging Green replacement.

For dogs and cats alike, The Good Dog Company’s leashes, collars, and other sustainable pet products are handcrafted in North Carolina out of 55% hemp and 45% certified organic cotton.

Pet Bowls

For pet food bowls, we want those that are made from safe, sustainable materials with zero risk of leaching.

There are plenty of ceramic and stainless steel options out there, as well as bamboo, hardened into something as tough as plastic but without the planetary impact.

Beco Pets’ line of natural eco friendly pet products includes bamboo dog and cat bowls available in the US and UK. They are non toxic, BPA-free, phthalate-free, and colored using food-grade natural dyes.

The UK eco-friendly pet brand The Green Pet Shop also offers dishwasher-safe bamboo dog bowls made from 100% natural renewable resources.

Pet Grooming

Smooth coat, short coat, combination coat, double coat…regardless of whether you have a high or low-maintenance dog breed, grooming is part and parcel of responsible pet ownership.

And you can level up that responsible pet parenting (and help your pet shed less hair and less plastic into the environment) if you choose one of these eco friendly dog products, too.

Like the sustainable bamboo pet brush handmade by Juturna Studios. The double-sided gentle tip pins and plant-based bristles give flexibility for different coat types.

German brand Redecker’s double-sided dog brush is handcrafted from natural pig bristles (sourced as a byproduct of slaughterhouse waste) and sustainably harvested wood.

You’ll find these non-vegan brushes in the US and Australia.

Eco-friendly Pet Cleaning Products

To clean up after those little furry tornadoes, the best eco friendly pet cleaning products ensure a safe pet environment, both in your home and the earth as a whole.

First up: how to clean your actual pets when they need a wash.

Just as old-fashioned bars make for excellent zero waste shampoo for human hair, they work for fur, too.

If you prefer liquid suds, Hank’s Garden handmade biodegradable pet shampoo is organic, non-GMO, palm-oil free, and comes in a refillable metal bottle.

What about your house?

We love them, but pets are the master at mess-making. Thankfully, those muddy pawprints and silly spills are quickly cleaned up again with the help of Ethique. Their dissolvable household cleaning concentrates allow you to create your own in your reusable spray cleaning bottle.

Or opt for a simple DIY cleaner made from vinegar and baking soda. It’s inexpensive, effective, pet-safe, and zero waste. Here are three recipes to get you started.