Hark Sustainability and Impact Report
Hark's Philosophy & Principles
Better Food. Lighter Footprint
At Hark, we believe feeding your dog real, nutritious food shouldn’t come with a side of waste. That’s why we designed our shelf-stable recipes to be just as healthy as raw or frozen—without the cold chain, the mess, or the environmental cost. Because let’s be honest: Shipping frozen dog food leaves behind a trail of dry ice, foam sleeves, and single-use plastic that’s tough to ignore.
Dry Ice Is So Last Year
Traditional raw and fresh-frozen pet food often relies on dry ice and excessive insulation just to survive the trip. Not only is this wasteful, it’s also dangerous and environmentally damaging:
The production of dry ice is extremely energy-intensive.
Dry ice releases carbon dioxide as it melts, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions.
The production of dry ice is extremely energy-intensive.
Mishandling can cause serious burns.
And all that protective packaging? Most of it ends up in landfills.
We knew there had to be a better way.
Enter...
Our gently air-dried, shelf-stable food doesn’t need dry ice. Or an army of cold packs. Or plastic insulation.
Just real, human-grade nutrition that ships safely and sustainably in a simple, recyclable box.
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Our Packaging Philosophy
We keep it minimal, functional, and planet-friendly:
Bags: BPA-free, food-safe, and fully recyclable.
Shipping Boxes: Made from 100% post-consumer recycled cardboard.
No cold chain. No Styrofoam. No surprise science experiments in your sink.
Zero Food Waste, By Design
Hark’s production model is built to eliminate waste at every step.
We source ingredients just-in-time—only what we need, when we need it.
Our food is made fresh to order, not stockpiled.
Scraps that can’t be used are composted or donated.
A Social Mission That Gives Back
Hark proudly partners with animal rescue and welfare organizations across the country. From local shelters to national nonprofits, we’re committed to feeding dogs in need—and strengthening the communities that care for them.
Organizations we've supported include:
Fur Kids, Bottle Babies Rescue, Cuddly, Angels Among Us, MSPCA, and many more.
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