Barkwheats Now Co-op America Green Business Member
Eco-conscious dog biscuit manufacturer awarded Green Business Certification for environmentally and socially responsible business practices.
Stockton Springs, ME, November 25, 2008 – Barkwheats Dog Biscuits has been recognized by Co-op America for their commitment to the environment and social justice as a progressive business leader helping to solve today’s tough social and environmental problems.
“The importance of this certification underscores the mission of our business” says Chris Roberts, Co-Founder of Barkwheats. “Our excitement about passing the extremely stringent and rigid qualifications for this certification passes directly on to the farmers who we support, and the dogs that we feed. We’re very happy to be the leader in environmentally sensitive dog food, and our endorsement from Co-op America justifies the work that we do.”
Chris Roberts and Renee Johnson, Co-Founders of Barkwheats, strive for change in all aspects of their business. From buying locally produced ingredients to support local agriculture, using certified compostable packaging, aligning ourselves with suppliers and providers who run on renewable energy, to the entire Barkwheats operation being run on locally produced wind energy, these tasty biscuits are second to none environmentally speaking. All of these tenets play a role in garnering this prestigious certification.
About Co-op America
Co-op America is a non-profit membership organization founded in 1982 with the mission to harness economic power—the strength of consumers, investors, businesses, and the marketplace—and to create a socially just and environmentally sustainable society. For additional information, visit: www.coopamerica.org.
About Barkwheats Dog Biscuits
Barkwheats Dog Biscuits™ are all natural, hand-crafted buckwheat dog biscuits made from nearly 100% Maine-sourced ingredients, with packaging that is 100% recycled and compostable. Barkwheats was founded in Stockton Springs, Maine in 2007. More information can be found at www.barkwheats.com.
