Pet food producer Wellness, Tewksbury, Massachusetts, has partnered with recycler TerraCycle, based in Trenton, New Jersey. to offer a national recycling program for its pet food packaging.

5. Choose more sustainable pet food:  Yet another way to decrease the environmental impact of our pets is to choose pet food from companies with a commitment to the planet.

With hundreds of millions of pets across the world, being an eco-friendly pet owner can have a greater environmental impact than you might expect.

It’s easy to overlook our furry friends while seeking out ways to make our lives a bit greener and more environmentally conscious. With more than 160 million pets in American households, and possibly upwards of 800 million worldwide, our favorite companions have quickly become an unsustainable force to be reckoned with.