Kudo''s

Kudos

A big shout out today for all those providers of "to go" items who are taking every effort possible to make the world a better place by choosing a greener packaging option. 

Recently, a local pet shop (https://www.kootenaypetstop.ca/) left us with a little gift - a bag of "Northern Dog Biscuit Company's "chicken poutine biscuits for dogs. We were surprised and grateful for their little gift... they are a very warm and respectful local pet supply business that offers delivery to your door at no cost and online shopping as an option as well. They have a great supply of toys for dogs and, yes, I always get a couple every time I order food. 

So as I'm looking at the packaging for the dog treats, feeding the very grateful dogs, I notice it is a Canadian company with all natural ingredients. I'm thinking ... "cool" :). But then I turn it over to the other side and read that the bag and liner is made "entirely of plant based materials and are 100% compostable" and Canadian made. 

Very cool. But wait... there's more (lol) The pet shop also packages their products in reusable, sturdy brown paper bags... the kind with handles. This last xmas these bags came in very handy. I placed a few jars of conserves and some baked items, then closed with a ribbon, attached a card and a bow and it was beautiful! And frugal.

You may have noticed that companies have, for the most part, switched to recyclable packaging and have increased their use of high-recycled-content packaging too - all of which supports recycling industries, creates jobs and reduces volume heading to the landfill. 

Those that choose reusable packaging provide an extra service especially if the consumer is reusing it, rather than bringing in for reuse. I once received a nice square plastic container and lid from Boston Pizza some 8 years ago... I'm still reusing it. 

Going a step farther, some places are offering compostable packaging which will only build healthy soil. Others encourage gardening by including seeds in the packaging itself, instructing consumers to bury it and watch it grow. 

I find it inspiring to personally experience the benefits that come with being a customer of these kinds of conscious, sustainable minded businesses. 

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