We love dogs and the earth they live on

Dog Street will always look for ways to be kinder to our street and our planet because we care. Making sure that any decision we make is also looked at from a sustainability aspect is really important to us. From where we source our dog treats, to who we source them from, to how they are packed, how they are shipped, how they are promoted — it is all as eco-friendly as possible for our small business. And yes, it may cost us a bit more, but we think ensuring a longer future for our pups and grandpups more than makes up for that.

A sheet of recyclable Dog Street ingredients stickers.

How Dog Street helps the environment

Our packaging

The cute bags our Dog Street treats come in are compostable, even the ink is friendly to the environment! We then sourced paper stickers for the labels, which are recyclable. Once you make an order we pack and ship your treats in compostable mailers with compostable labels. Everything is as eco-friendly as possible!

Our treats

We make sure to responsibly source all the ingredients that go into our delicious treats. Where we can, we only buy cartilage, tendon and bone (things the hoomans won't eat) that would otherwise go to waste. We also try to use mainly Australian ingredients to support local and make sure our ingredients aren't travelling too far to get here.

More of the nitty-gritty details

What exactly are the product packs made from?

They are composed of two materials: kraft paper and polylactic acid (PLA). Kraft paper is a 100% biodegradable natural product that is made from natural ingredients such as wood pulp. For that reason, it biodegrades in a totally natural way and decomposes in a few weeks, returning to its initial form of cellulose fibres that can be fully assimilated by their original natural environment without negatively impacting nature or human health. Polylactic acid (PLA) is a renewable resource that is derived from plants and is used as a natural substitute for plastics and other petroleum-based polyester products. This material naturally degrades over time in a suitable environment, making it a practical and environmentally responsible option.

What are the shipping mailers made from?

Our compostable shipping mailers are made from a combination of corn-starch, PLA (vegetable-based plastic material) and PBAT (composting co-polymer). We've found our bags perform as well, if not better than conventional plastic mailers. They are just as waterproof, flexible and stretchy to prevent breakage and make packing easy. Plus, they feel really nice too. Even the shipping labels are designed and manufactured in accordance with industrial composting standards. Sometimes we may have to use some packing tape but don't fear we use an Ecotape that is made from PLA and has a natural rubber adhesive that will break down in compost. No more cellophane.

How is it compostable?

You can compost our packaging at home or at a commercial composting facility. Also, customers can check whether their local councils allow the disposal of compostable packaging in green bins. If so, they are another fantastic option to dispose of the bags sustainably. To compost our product packaging at home, remove the stickers from the treat bags, these are paper and can be recycled. Then you can optionally cut them up for the fastest composting results. The packaging should break down in home compost within 180 days and 90 days in a commercial compost.

What if I can't compost?

The good news is that even in landfill, our packaging is a better solution than conventional plastic packaging. In landfill, they will take 2-3 years to break down instead of 400 years and won't leave behind any toxic residues or microplastics (as they contain 0% plastic). However, similar to food scraps or any other organic waste that goes to landfill, compostable packaging will generate methane. To unlock the full environmental potential of the product, it is best to compost them where possible.