If your pup could talk, they’d be asking for the tastiest treats in their food bowl every dinner time!

But, as a responsible dog owner, you know there is a lot more that goes into a good dog food than just taste.

And as the world turns its focus to preserving our planet, sustainability should be one of those considerations when choosing what to feed your pup.

So, what makes a dog food sustainable and why is Real Dog Food the ultimate option in this area?

We will tell you right now!

What Makes A Dog Food Sustainable?

Often, when people think about sustainable products, their thoughts centre around the packaging. While that is definitely a factor, it is not the whole story when it comes to sustainability. Aspects like the ingredients used, how they are sourced and how the food is manufactured can all contribute towards a more sustainable product.

Real Dog Food is conscious of all these sustainability aspects and has developed a premium food product that dogs love, yet is friendly to the environment also.

These are just some of the ways we support sustainability with our food:

Organic Ingredients

When using organic and natural ingredients, we reduce the need for unnecessary processing which can cause emissions and stress on the environment. It also reduces the need for additives and pesticides, preserving the health of the soil and areas in which the ingredients are grown or farmed.

By sourcing these natural ingredients locally, we also reduce transportation emissions as the ingredients have to travel less distance to get to us!

Plus, all our foods are formulated with the best quality ingredients to keep your pup fuller for longer. That means we have to produce less food to keep those doggo tummies full.

Production

Over the years we have perfected our production process meaning that we have developed the most energy-efficient way to create our food. All of our kibbles are cooked in an extruder. With integrated functions, the extruder saves on the use of many machines as it can mix, cook and form in one step.

The biscuits also cook in a matter of seconds, compared to the longer cook time of an oven baked biscuit. Our production equipment is precisely calibrated to control the temperature and input needed to produce the food, optimising energy use.

Our food is produced fresh weekly. That means we only make what we need for that week, keeping our potential for waste to an absolute minimum. Less waste means there isn’t unnecessarily disposal of products or packaging, keeping things from ending up in landfill when they don’t need to!

Packaging

Packaging can cause a lot of unnecessary waste. That’s why we only use enough packaging to safely enclose our products, and nothing more. This in itself reduces waste as we don’t accidentally use excess materials.

Just like we insist that our food is 100% natural, it’s vital to us that our packaging is 100% natural too. Having come a long way since we started, we pride ourselves on our fully compostable packaging. It is made as natural as possible using vegetable compounds, meaning it is home compostable or recyclable.

Logistics

There are plenty of small ways that businesses can do their part to reduce their environmental footprint. We are conscious of this and look to be more sustainable by:

• Supporting local producers and farmers when sourcing our ingredients
• Using electronic systems to maintain our records, rather than traditional paper methods
• Partnering with eco-conscious distribution partners for the delivery of our bikkies
• Refining our daily processes to be as environmentally friendly as possible
• Minimising the use of non-recyclable materials in our business practices

Subscribe For Sustainability

One of the unique ways we support sustainability is by offering a subscription model for our valued clients. It has some really great benefits for everyone involved.

For you, it means that you never accidentally run out of tasty kibble for your doggo. When you sign up for a Real Dog Food subscription, you determine the frequency of your deliveries and which of our products you would like. Then, we make sure to deliver what you need by the specified timeframe without you needing to do anything more. Plus, we give you a 10% discount on all your subscription products. Easy!

It also allows us to create more sustainable business practices. When we have subscription clients, we can eliminate potential wastage as we know exactly how much of each kibble type we need to produce each week to meet the needs of our awesome customers.

We produce our food fresh on a weekly basis. So, by having subscribers, it means we order the right amount of ingredients, cook the right amount of kibble, and package it all up ready to be delivered to your doorstep.

Everybody wins with the subscription model. So, why not explore whether it’s the right fit for you and your doggo now. Check out more details on our website now.