Making products that keep pets and their people happy means the world to us. But we also want to do our bit to keep our beautiful planet smiling as well. That's why we ensure that our products are made with the best materials and stand the test of time.
We sell over 3000 items and we’re committed to reducing our environmental pawprint across our range. We like to think of ourselves as a big pack of problem solvers. So, if we can't source it, we'll try and create it from scratch. We're great at adapting to new challenges.
Way's we reduce our eco paw print:
Reducing Plastic
Don't you hate it when products are covered in 20 coats of plastic? We do. Sometimes, of course, it’s necessary to use plastics to protect a product during transit, but we are working towards replacing them with bio-plastics or paper wherever possible. And this year, we reduced our packaging by removing the use of over 100 000 plastic bags!
Sourcing Responsibly
We work closely with our suppliers to source the most environmentally friendly papers, fabrics and substrates. This is a constant learning curve as new technologies and substrates enter the market all the time. But rest assured, we are always on the look-out for materials that tick not just the aesthetic box, but the environmental and functionality boxes as well.
Designing for durability
At Kazoo we only create products that meet our (very high) standards. That means creating quality products that last and don’t end up in landfill a few weeks after they’re purchased. We also offer replacement cover and replacement parts.
Our environmentally responsible steps:
- Our catalogue has traditionally been printed overseas. This year, we had it printed at a sustainable printer in Melbourne. They used 100% recycled paper and soy based inks. Yes, it cost over twice the price, but we're pretty proud that those 1000 catalogues were made to the best standards we could find.
- Moving from plastic to card - Our tethering range (collars, leads and harnesses) were previously hung in stores on plastic packaging. We have replaced this card with recycled cardboard and reduced the amount of plastic ties required to keep the products in place. We're still working to replace these plastic ties altogether and use something that is equally durable. Watch this space!
- Each year we design a brand new range of dog coats, jackets, knitwear and snuggies. We've been working hard to get as much of our range made with recycled fibres. It's looking like we will be able to grow our recycled range each year, something we're incredibly excited about!
- Our aquarium plants have always been made with recycled plastics. You will start to see our new packaging in the shops that talks about this.
- Dogs can be mighty chewers, so we use only the most durable, top-quality rubber in our tough-chew toys. This rubber is 100% natural, plant-based. No added plastics.
We're working on a lot more and constantly tweaking our products to be the best they can be. If there's something you think we should be doing, or know about, please reach out. We love hearing from our customers.
