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Ethical Cat Food

Sustainability and environmental claims made by cat food brands

The majority of the companies scored poorly for their discussions and action on the environment, with only Vegeco (Benevo) and Ami scoring a best.

Most sustainability claims on the websites of brands focused on the recyclability of packaging, which is a very minimal part of these products environmental impact. For example, Pooch & Mutts website said that it was going to make all of its packaging recyclable by 2025, meaning you can feel good knowing you're feeding your pooch a healthy diet that they love, from a brand that looks after the environment too.

We found discussions of LED lighting, planting trees, renewable energy and recycling, but very little about the animal farming behind companies actual products.

Corporate giant, Nestl, was one of the worst offenders in this category, with a 2023 report highlighting that Nestls emissions from its dairy and livestock supply chains are, by its own admission, forecast to grow under a business-as-usual scenario by 16.4 million tonnes to 50.6 million tonnes". Skirting around the elephant in the room and discussing renewable energy and packaging doesnt really cut it in light of this.

Packaging and sustainability

Plastic waste from single-use plastic and non-recyclable materials heavily pollutes communities and the environment. The majority being discarded and incinerated, fuelling inequalities across the globe, with high-consuming countries dumping their waste in low-income countries.

Avoid brands that use plastic single-use pouches or other non-recyclable materials. Also even if the package says it is recyclable, check where you will be able to recycle some packaging materials are only recycled at places like supermarkets or with your local council.

What did companies say about their packaging?

Not all of the companies mentioned their packaging. We included information we could find below:

As of 2021, Yarrahs bags are fully recyclable, albeit made from plastic. It still uses individual food pouches which arent yet fully recyclable.

Inspired Pet Nutrition (Harringtons, AATU, and Meowing Heads) says that all of its packaging is 98% recyclable and it's working towards 100%.

Pooch & Mutt (who make cat food, despite the name) has pledged that all of its packaging will be recyclable by 2025. Its wet food comes in 100% recyclable TetraPaks.

Scrumbles said it planned to reduce the amount of packaging for its products by 33% in 2022 (it didnt give an update on whether it met this) and that its treat range packaging is 100% recyclable. In 2023, it aims to have 100% recyclable cat food tins, though current progress with this is unknown.

Mars (James Wellbeloved, Lovebug, Perfect Fit, Royal Canin, Sheba, Whiskas) has the aim of using 100% recyclable packaging by 2025.

In 2022, Purina (of Nestl) launched its first designed to be recyclable pouch ranges in the UK, and it promised to introduce reusable or recyclable packaging by 2025. It wasnt clear how much would be recyclable, or reusable, nor what reusable even means.

Makeup Brands that Test on Animals

Last Updated on 02/08/2023

Makeup testing on animals is a bitter truth. Another one is that not many are aware of it. So today, lets check out the list of makeup companies that are not cruelty free.

This list includes some of the popular brands that appear to be animal-friendly, but thats far from the truth. Next time you shop, you know which brands to avoid!

Contents of the Article

Makeup Brands that Test on Animals *2023*

Animal Testing for Cosmetics

Makeup brands test their new cosmetics on animals. This cruel practice is masked as a safety measure.Animal experimentation is nothing new in the cosmetic industry.

Mostly, vertebrate animals such as rats, cats, dogs, and monkeys, among others. are used. The question of concern is how the animals are treated during and after the procedure.

Why are we against testing?

Experimental testing often causes severe harm, extreme pain, suffering, and fatal damage to defenceless animals. At times, these damages go beyond the recovery threshold.

Hence, they are often euthanized. Interestingly enough, cosmetic animal testing is not very conclusive. This means that the test performances cant simulate any cosmetic effect on human skin. Why you may ask. Because of the differences between the skin of humans and test animals.

Thus, animal testing in cosmetics is not a reasonable or ethical practice when it comes to beauty testing.

Is Testing Still Occurring in 2023?

Yes, testing in cosmetics is a reality that most people are not aware of. While some have heard about it, they dont know how gruesome it actually is.

Some countries have completely banned animal testing. Kudos to them!

Meanwhile, other countries still rely on animal testing.Certain countries use animal testing as standardization. Mostly, beauty companies perform laboratory testing procedures involving animals.

Here is a list of Luxury Brands and Skincare Brands that support testing currently. We also have a brand directory of Cruelty-Free Makeup Brands, Black Owned Companies and Skincare Brands.

How to use this list?

• The list is in alphabetical order. Use the index below to jump to a particular section.

• Parent/owned brands field marked as none implies the brand is not owned by any other MNC or corporation.

• You can click on the brands name and learn its history, origin story and current testing policy in detail.

• More companies will be added after vetting. The list is regularly updated.

Lets start with the list of not cruelty-free companies.

Often, these brands portray themselves as cruelty-free. Instead, they are responsible for testing on animals in some way. So, share this article & spread the word!

If you think we missed a company that should be here as it supports animal testing, reach out to us via email on the contact page.

268+ Companies That Test On Animals (2024 Update)

Big Corporations Who Test On Animals

Most of these brands are owned by a few giant corporations: LOreal, Estee Lauder, Procter & Gamble, Clorox, Johnson & Johnson, S.C. Johnson, Colgate-Palmolive, Reckitt Benckiser, Church & Dwight, Unilever, and Henkel.

These companies own the majority of the brands we commonly find in most retailer stores and drugstores, and theyre making no real efforts to change their unethical policies.

There are however two exceptions, the first one being Colgate-Palmolive, which have agreed to gradually change their policy. PETA currently lists Colgate-Palmolive as working toward regulatory changes to reduce the number of animals used for testing. This does NOT mean the company is or will be cruelty-free in the near future! Its only a small step in the right direction, and the company still DOES test on animals at this point.

The second exception consists of a few select brands. While in most cases, brands that are owned by companies that test on animals are not cruelty-free, LOreal is one of the few companies to own brands that have kept their ethical stances and have remained cruelty-free under the ownership. The same goes for Too Faced and Becca (now owned by Estee Lauder but still cruelty-free) and Toms of Maine (Colgate-Palmolive). All the brands mentioned on this list, however, do test on animals.

Please note that this list is not exhaustive. This list only includes companies that claimed they test on animals at some point, or sell in China; there are many other companies who remained silent about their animal testing policy.

Looking for cruelty-free brands?

For a list of cruelty-free brands, visit our list of 350+ vetted cruelty-free brands.