Upcycling refers to the process of finding and using otherwise wasted materials to create new products.

While dogs’ ancient ancestors were wolves, for the last 10,000 years or so their ancestors likely scarfed down human refuse and handouts during domestication. While nutritionally balanced dog diets have replaced trash middens and leftovers, modern canines can still fulfill their primeval passion for making sure no food goes to waste. Shameless Pets uses unwanted fruits, vegetables and other ingredients to make upcycled dog treats. Upcycling refers to the process of finding and using otherwise wasted materials to create new products, in this case saving food scraps from the scrap heap. Read more.

Wall, Tim. “Upcycled Dog Treats Rescue Otherwise Wasted Misfit Foods.” PetfoodIndustry.com, PetfoodIndustry.com, 12 Aug. 2019, http://www.petfoodindustry.com/articles/8400-upcycled-dog-treats-rescue-otherwise-wasted-misfit-foods.