Pet Supplies Plus Launches Recycling Program

Pet Supplies Plus and Wag N' Wash have partnered with TerraCycle, an international leader in sustainability solutions. 

Both retailers are the first pet retailers in the United States to join forces with TerraCycle, paving the way for retailers to embrace more eco-friendly options. Officially launched on October 1, these dedicated recycling stations are available now in participating Pet Supplies Plus and Wag N' Wash stores across the country.

The new partnership with TerraCycle will create an in-store recycling program that offers a free solution for consumers to give any brand of pet food packaging a second life. Neighbors can drop off eligible empty flexible plastic pet food and treat bags in a designated collection bin at their local participating Pet Supplies Plus or Wag N' Wash locations. All collected waste will be sent to TerraCycle to be cleaned, sorted by material type and reduced into material that can be remolded to make new recycled products.

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"With the launch of this sustainable initiative, pet parents can help reduce the impact of plastic packaging waste in their own communities by responsibly recycling empty pet food and treat bags," said Tom Szaky, CEO and founder of TerraCycle. "This innovative collaboration between Pet Supplies Plus, Wag N' Wash and TerraCycle helps pave the way for a greener future with pets, people and the planet in mind."

Pet parents can learn more about which products can be recycled on the Pet Supplies Plus website and the Wag N' Wash website.

"We take pride in offering our neighbors a simple and convenient solution to aid in keeping our planet waste-free," said Chris Rowland, CEO of Pet Supplies Plus and Wag N' Wash. "The partnership with TerraCycle is a natural progression as our brands continue to meet the needs of our neighbors and do our part to reduce waste."

According to data provided by Pet Supplies Plus, less than 20% of global waste is recycled each year, aiding in the global waste crisis. It's estimated that the U.S. pet food industry produces 300 million pounds of plastic waste yearly. Most pet food packaging is made from non-recyclable or hard-to-recycle materials, resulting in 99% of all pet food packaging being thrown away rather than recycled, and ending up in landfills or oceans.