How sustainable are Inuvet products? We look inside, around and behind the green paw.
All around: the green packaging
Product packaging has been constantly improving for several years. The plastic containers of the past are history - replaced by new, regionally produced paper containers. These are made of 85% recycled paper and have a wafer-thin aluminum layer to keep the contents fresh. Separated from the lid, they can even be thrown in the paper waste!
The liquid products (for example O-Max) are available in glass bottles - bye plastic!
Inside: Sustainable Innovation
Sustainability doesn't just come from the outside - it's the inner values that count! That's why the products are particularly effective.
For example…
- ... a pack of Hepax powder for an allergy-suffering cat weighing 4 kilos lasts for around 65 days when given continuously.
- … 100 milliliters of O-Max algae oil lasts between 50 and 60 days for a 15 kg dog, depending on Omega-3 requirements
- ... a 3 kilo bag of Hypolene pellets for a 500 kilo horse lasts at least 60 days (if given continuously) - this applies to all the large animal pellets, by the way!
By using different pack sizes you can ensure that less is wasted. Smaller animal - smaller pack.
For example, O-Max. Since omega-3 fatty acids are vital, it was clear that they must be available in practice! And you should not be dependent on fish oil - but have the option of using environmentally friendly algae oil. That is why it is the main ingredient in O-Max. When producing omega-3, one tonne of algae oil replaces 60 tonnes of fish. The algae Schizochytrium sp. is also cultivated in special containers, which means that the marine ecosystem remains unaffected. In contrast to fish oil, the algae are not exposed to any pollutants.
Of course it's durable!
In short: things that last a long time are less likely to be thrown away. That's why all of our products have a shelf life of at least 1 year - most even 18 months or longer. This ensures that even if problems occasionally occur, you don't have to buy new products every time.
Behind it: Sustainable thinking
The materials for the practice are condensed and well thought out - a funny, meaningful graphic at the front, description of the product with ingredients etc. at the back. This way, the field staff can leave material that also helps in everyday life. No pieces of paper flying around unnecessarily!
– Michael Hoppe, graphic design and marketing at Inuvet
Of course, our filling material is made entirely of paper - we don't use plastic in our bags!
- Othmane Nehri, Team Warehouse
Why do we do this?
We see the “green practice” as a logical consequence of our mission: In order to keep animals naturally healthy, we must also reduce the burden on the environment — the habitat of all animals. Join the “Green Practice” mission!
August 29, 2024 – by Birka Kallenbach