Nylabone Named A 2024-2025 Top Performer By Pet Sustainability Coalition
(PRESS RELEASE) NEPTUNE CITY, NJ — Nylabone, an iconic brand in the Central Garden & Pet portfolio has been named a 2024-2025 Top Performer by the Pet Sustainability Coalition (PSC). This award recognizes the highest-achieving companies in the pet industry that are committed to social and environmental responsibility across all areas of their business.
The Nylabone brand, which initially joined PSC as an Advocate member in 2022, earned accreditation in 2023 for their achievements as a sustainably led and measured business that drives positive impact for pets, people, and the planet. As a Top Performer, Nylabone is among 20 leading accredited brands that demonstrate the most comprehensive commitment to sustainability across all 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals for 2030. These goals include reducing environmental impact, ensuring responsible labor practices, promoting good governance, and more.
“Trailblazing the pet industry, whether through innovative chewing solutions or impactful sustainability efforts, is simply part of who Nylabone is,” said Glen S. Axelrod, president and CEO of Nylabone Products. “Achieving this PSC award is a reminder that our choices not only make a difference for our planet, but for all the pets we share our homes with.”
The Nylabone mission is to produce top-quality products that furry friends love in a greener way that best serves dogs, pet parents, the community, customers, and our planet. The brand’s sustainability efforts have already:
- Saved about 600 cubic feet of landfill space with product packaging featuring PET (a 100% recyclable material).
- Prevented 1.1 million pounds of greenhouse gas annually for each electro-hydraulic machine used at its facilities.
- Generated nearly 400,000 kilowatt hours of clean energy from rooftop solar systems since completion of installation.
The Nylabone commitment to planet-friendly products supports Central Garden & Pet’s Impact strategy, which is dedicated to driving sustainability. Grounded in the purpose to nurture happy and healthy homes, Central is focused on protecting our planet, cultivating our communities, and empowering our employees.
Founded in 2013, PSC envisions a thriving and collaborative pet industry that creates a positive impact for the communities and environments where pet brands do business. This nonprofit organization serves more than 200 member companies in the pet industry, leading retailers, distributors, manufacturers, brands, and suppliers in pursuing solutions to some of the largest industry-wide issues.
About Nylabone
Nylabone, a leader in healthy chewing since 1955, crafts high-quality chew toys, tasty chew treats, exciting play toys, and innovative dental solutions. A family-founded company, Nylabone has a history of helping pet parents take the best possible care of their dogs. They are committed to developing world-class solutions for destructive chewing, separation anxiety, dental health, and more, helping dogs live fuller, happier lives. Recommended by veterinarians, Nylabone products encourage a positive relationship between humans and their furry best friends. To put it simply, Nylabone Chews Best! Nylabone Products is a proud Pet Sustainability Accredited Business. Visit www.Nylabone.com to learn more. The Nylabone brand is owned by T.F.H. Publications, Inc. T.F.H. Publications, Inc. is a subsidiary of California-based Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) and has been a leader in responsible animal care for over 60 years.
About Central Garden & Pet
Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. With fiscal 2023 net sales of $3.3 billion, Central is on a mission to lead the future of the Pet and Garden industries. The Company’s innovative and trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier, and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high-quality brands including Amdro, Aqueon, Cadet, Farnam, Ferry-Morse, Four Paws, Kaytee, K&H, Nylabone and Pennington, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities, and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central Garden & Pet is based in Walnut Creek, California, with 6,700 employees across North America and Europe. Visit www.central.com to learn more. All trademarks are property of their respective owners.
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