San Diego — In mid-March, Petco launched its first-ever national trade-in and recycling event in partnership with TerraCycle, an international leader in sustainability solutions, including giving hard-to-recycle materials a new life. In honor of Global Recycling Day on March 18 and just in time for annual spring cleaning, Petco is helping pet parents recycle their dogs’ old collars, leashes and harnesses for an upgrade and a safer, more comfortable fit.
For a limited time, pet parents can bring old dog collars, leashes or harnesses into Petco locations nationwide for responsible recycling and receive 40% off a new full-priced dog collar, leash or harness.
As the first major pet retailer to team up with TerraCycle for a pet gear trade-in and recycling event of this scale, Petco is committed to reducing pet product waste. The partnership with TerraCycle ensures that old pet gear is properly recycled, contributing to a more sustainable future by giving the materials a new life. The qualifying materials will be recycled into products such as plastic lumber, plastic pallets, leather accessories and filling for pet bedding, insulation and sports equipment.
“At Petco, we’re continuously evolving our highly curated product and services offerings to help pet parents keep their pets happy and healthy, and that includes taking steps toward creating a healthier planet,” says Jack Stout, chief merchandising officer at Petco. “With this first-of-its-kind trade-in and recycling event, we’re offering pet parents an easy way to upgrade their pets’ gear with properly fitted, high-quality collars, leashes and harnesses — while ensuring old products are responsibly recycled instead of ending up in landfills.”
Many pet parents don’t realize that pet gear needs to be replaced regularly to maintain comfort and safety. Over time, collars, leashes and harnesses wear down from exposure to the elements, maintenance, frequency and type of use, leading to weakened materials, fraying or an improper fit.
Founded in 1965, Petco is a category-defining health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents and its own Petco partners. Petco operates more than 1,500 pet care centers across the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico. For more information, visit petco.com.
SOURCE: Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc.