A Redditor on the r/DumpsterDiving forum uploaded an image of a trash can filled with bags of pet food that were clearly cut open before being discarded.
The original poster captioned the photo, “What a waste.”
Although the post does not name the specific companies that process pet food waste bags, many commenters speculated that the photo was taken behind the scenes at a major pet supply chain. In particular, PetSmart was mentioned multiple times in the discussion, but the poster did not specify which store this was from.
Others pointed out that bags of kibble were thrown in the trash because it was expired or recalled, making it unsafe to give to pets.
No matter why dry pet food is thrown away, waste is waste. These pet food bags and their plastic packaging end up in landfills, where the food and other organic materials decompose and release toxic gases like methane and carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, contributing to the planet's overheating. This will make a significant contribution to
If your pet food is nearing its expiration date, many animal shelters will be happy to deliver it to your hungry cat or dog.
If your food is recalled because it contains unsafe ingredients, you can keep your furry friend safe by switching to a high-quality, natural pet food.
You may also consider switching to pet food made from insect protein. It may sound strange, but insect-based pet foods made from crickets and larvae grown on clean farms contain more protein, vitamins, and fiber than traditional kibble. It may also help soothe your pet's skin irritation.
The benefit for the planet is that it requires less water and land to manufacture compared to products made with beef, pork, or chicken.
By holding companies accountable for their actions, we can prevent future incidents of mindless waste created by harmful business practices.
Understandably, the majority of commenters and fellow garbage divers were appalled at the amount of pet food going to waste.
“Why not donate this to your local shelter?” one commenter asked. “Human food or not, it's a travesty.”
“Living, breathing creatures died to make that food and now we're watching it. Seeing this makes me sick,” another Redditor chimed in.
“Why can't you donate this to an animal shelter or a food pantry for people's cats and dogs? It's really disgusting to waste so much,” said a third commenter.
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