Are dry dog food bags recyclable

With 70% of households in the United States owning at least one pet and 69 million of these being dogs, chances are you have some dog food packaging lying around that you're looking to recycle.

The main question we're discussing is: can dry dog food bags be recycled? The short answer is, most dog food bags are not recyclable.

The biggest reason that most dog food bags can't be recycled is tied to how the food bag itself is designed, especially the dry dog food bag. Once the bag is opened, the food needs to stay as fresh as possible inside the bag. So, the bags are specially designed to preserve the dog food by keeping out moisture.

Dry dog food bags are often made out of paper but are laminated with a plastic coating for strength purposes and good barrier of moisture. then it is probably not recyclable.

But if the bag is made from sustainable materials. It can be recycled. PE plastic is recyclable material. And it is flexibility, durability and can be with high barrier of moisture. PE bags require treatment at special recycling centers. Once sorted, they are put through machines that transform the material into pellets for reuse or to make other PE products.

Using ECO friendly bags is a trend. If you decide to change your dog's food packaging bag and would like to know more info about the recyclable dog bags, welcome to contact us. MST pack can help you.