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Pet Sustainability Coalition (PSC)

Pet Sustainability Coalition (PSC)

The Earth Week Shopping Event That Gives Back to Pets, People and the Planet

PAWTUCKET, RI (APRIL 2026) - Earth Day is a reminder that even small choices can add up.

This year, the Pet Sustainability Coalition (PSC) and Astro Loyalty are coming together to support a simple idea: when we shop thoughtfully and support local businesses, we help build a healthier future for pets and the planet.

Like many of PSC’s industry-wide initiatives, this one was shaped through member collaboration. Portland Pet Food Company, a PSC Accredited company committed to sustainability, took the lead in turning this idea into a coordinated moment that benefits the broader industry.

From April 20-26, sustainable brands that are PSC Accredited will share special offers through Astro’s platform. Independent pet retailers can choose to activate those offers in their stores.

It works like this:

1. PSC Accredited Brands publish Earth Week Offers

2. Independent retailers activate them in-store

3. Pet parents save on products that are better for the planet 

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What is PSC Accreditation?

PSC offers the only accreditation in the pet industry that measures and verifies sustainable business operations. Companies go through a third-party assessment of their environmental and social practices. To qualify, they must:

  • Complete a comprehensive impact assessment
  • Meet a minimum performance score
  • Provide accurate documentation
  • Show ongoing improvement year over year

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Accreditation means they’ve committed to accountability and continued improvement. Many PSC Accredited brands actively work to:

  • Reduce waste and improve packaging
  • Lower carbon emissions
  • Strengthen supply chain transparency
  • Support their employees and communities


A Few Brands to Look For During Earth Week

Here are a few standout deals from PSC 2025-2026 Top Performers!

Applaws/ MPM
View Astro Offer
 

Portland Pet Food
View Astro Offer

 

Earth Animal
View Astro Offer

 Earth Animal | Earth Week - PSC | $2.00 OFF Apothecary Liquid Supplements 

  

Open Farm
View Astro Offer

  
How to Participate 

Pet Parents:
Shop the Earth Week Collection on PFX and look for the Paws for Our Planet badge in-store April 20-26.

Find your local Astro store

Retailers:
Activate participating Astro Offers and join a national movement that drives traffic while celebrating sustainability. Find and enroll in offers

Brands:
Lead with impact. Show consumers what responsible innovation looks like in the pet industry.

 

About Pet Sustainability Coalition (PSC)

The Pet Sustainability Coalition is a nonprofit that advances business in the pet industry through collaboration, education, and innovation. Founded in 2013 by eight companies, PSC now serves more than 200 member companies across the pet industry, helping them to progress on their sustainability practices, set and strive for ambitious goals, and report on their achievements. Additionally, PSC leads retailers, distributors, manufacturers, brands, and suppliers in pursuing collaborative solutions to some of the largest industry-wide issues, such as sustainable packaging and protein sourcing. Connect with them on LinkedIn and YouTube. Learn more at www.petsustainability.org.

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