Healthy Pets, Healthy Planet

For over a decade, Freshpet has been committed to taking meaningful business action. They source humanely raised ingredients, reduced packaging materials, optimized recipes to lower their carbon footprint, invested in programs that convert hard-to-recycle waste into energy, and now they’re certified Plastic Neutral through rePurpose Global. Freshpet is proud to be an Accredited Business with the Pet Sustainability Coalition, aligning their work with global sustainability goals. While they acknowledge there’s always more to do, Freshpet leads the pet food industry with transparency, innovation, and a deep commitment to a healthier future for all life forms.

Sustainable Steps, One Tail Wag at a Time

Freshpet is tackling the plastic crisis head-on through a meaningful partnership with rePurpose Global, which certifies their pet food products as plastic neutral. This means that for every ounce of plastic Freshpet uses, an equivalent amount of plastic waste is removed from the environment. This investment directly supports waste recovery initiatives in vulnerable communities, creating stable jobs and cleaner ecosystems. By funding these efforts, Freshpet is helping to divert plastic waste from oceans and landfills while uplifting local waste workers. As Freshpet continues to innovate in sustainable packaging, renewable energy, and planet-positive ingredients their work with rePurpose Global plays a crucial role in driving long-term environmental change.

3 Impact Projects

791,000 lbs plastic waste recovered

148K waste workers supported

Freshpet is committed to reducing its environmental impact through smarter packaging, responsible waste management in addition to their plastic neutrality. Their facilities recycle over 1.8 million pounds of paper annually and divert organic waste from landfills through anaerobic digestion and reuse as fertilizer — efforts that help significantly cut greenhouse gas emissions. Freshpet also works with waste partners to convert hard-to-recycle materials into energy, further lowering their footprint. Through their plastic neutral certification with rePurpose Global, Freshpet funds the removal of ocean-bound plastic allowing them to take action against existing plastic pollution, while they work to minimize their businesses’ environmental impact. These actions reflect Freshpet’s belief that caring for pets also means caring for the planet.

Minimizing our impact on global climate change sooner rather than later is the right thing to do for the planet and for our business.
Freshpet 2024 Sustainability Report

Sustainability Benefits for the Brand

Through rePurpose Global, Freshpet has taken measurable action against plastic pollution today — not just by offsetting their plastic use, but by directly supporting the recovery of ocean-bound waste and investing in waste worker livelihoods. This partnership not only helps reduce Freshpet’s environmental footprint but also strengthens their brand credibility in a market where sustainability is a growing consumer priority. By aligning with a trusted global organization and achieving Plastic Neutral Certification, Freshpet differentiates itself as a responsible leader in the pet food industry. Their work with rePurpose Global has become a cornerstone of their broader sustainability strategy, reinforcing their long-term commitment to people, pets, and the planet — and helping build lasting trust with retailers, partners, and pet parents alike.