About Barkwheats Dog Products
Barkwheats Dog Biscuits crafts grain-free treats for your canine companion using locally produced ingredients here in Maine. Veterinarians are increasingly citing grains as primary causes of health problems common in dogs, such as allergies, skin/coat problems, obesity, diabetes, kidney stones, and behavior issues. We are proud to use organic buckwheat - a berry, not a grain - that will not aggravate or cause wheat-allergies in your dog. Since buckwheat is not a grain, it is safe for dogs with gluten-intolerance. Our packaging is 100% certified compostable and the cellophane film used for our bags is carbon neutral in its production.
We became a B Corp to support an organization that is providing a model for all businesses to strive to be, to separate ourselves from companies who make "green" claims but may not be able to back up what they say, and to be a part of a larger community of business people who are working to change the world.
When we founded Barkwheats in 2008, we wanted to go a step beyond grain-free and nutritious treats for your dog. We wanted to make sure that all the ingredients had truly beneficial properties, and that we could personally meet all the people who produced each ingredient. What this means for you is that you can rest assured that you are getting the healthiest and safest treat for your dog.
The Change We Seek®
Barkwheats is looking to offer an alternative for dog owners who want to feed their pets locally produced and grown food at a price they can afford. We want to de-centralize a dog's food chain to give them better health and nutrition and give us, their companions, many extra years of happiness and love.
• We are dedicated to producing nutritious dog treats that are grain-free as nature intended a dog's diet to be, low calorie and made of beneficial ingredients. Barkwheats is committed to purchasing ingredients directly from small-scale organic farmers. We partner with neighboring farms in Maine and family farms working with Sustainable Harvest International in Belize to source the quality ingredients at fair wage prices.
• We believe everyone has a responsibility to be a good steward of this Earth, and as a business we have an even greater capacity to make a difference. We purchase only all-natural or organic ingredients as we believe chemical-free farming is critical to maintaining the integrity of the planet. Our packaging is 100% compostable, so as not to add to any landfill. We compost, recycle, purchase wind energy, use CFL bulbs and select the most energy efficient equipment to run our facility.
• We support the local economy by purchasing ingredients & services locally when possible. We pay a fair price to producers of our ingredients and we charge for a fair price in turn for our product. A sustainable business must be profitable and use those profits responsibly. We seek to have a lasting economic impact on our community and those touched by Barkwheats.
Barkwheats Dog Products
- Industry: Consumer Goods - Other
- Product/Services: Dog Biscuits
- Location: Stockton Springs, ME
- http://www.barkwheats.com
Summary:
Certified: December 2008| Points Earned | % Points Available | |
|---|---|---|
| Environment » | 11.7 | 79% |
| Employees » | ||
| Community » | 30.1 | 37% |
| Consumers » | 44.4 | 60% |
| Leadership » | 20.2 | 68% |
| Composite B Score | 106.4 | 61% |
- >80 out of 200 is eligible for certification
- >60% points available = Area of excellence
Highlights:
2008 B Impact ReportEnvironment: >25% recycled office supplies; >50% renewable energy; % of renewables increase annually; 100% certified compostable packaging
Community: >95% locally produced ingredients; >60% of expenditures are directed toward local suppliers; >10% of suppliers located in low-income communities; >50% of banking provided by independant local institution
