Dog Toy Company Turns 100K Pounds of Fishing Nets into Toys
Nylabone has transformed over 100,000 pounds of abandoned fishing nets into 1.5 million durable dog chew toys. The new collection tackles ocean pollution while giving dogs a safer alternative to destructive chewing.
A dog toy company just found a way to clean our oceans and keep dogs happy at the same time.
Nylabone launched its Love Our Oceans Collection this Earth Day, featuring chew toys made with 30% reclaimed fishing nets pulled from the ocean. The New Jersey-based company has already repurposed over 100,000 pounds of ocean-bound nylon into more than 1.5 million long-lasting toys.
Every year, over 1 million tons of plastic waste enters our oceans, and abandoned fishing nets are among the deadliest culprits for marine life. These "ghost nets" trap dolphins, sea turtles, and fish, sometimes killing entire ecosystems.
Now those same nets are getting a second life as bully stick-flavored braids, bacon-scented barbells, and salmon-flavored fish toys. Each toy maintains the durability Nylabone is known for while giving ocean waste a useful purpose.
"With our headquarters located just a few miles from New Jersey's beaches, helping to keep the ocean clean is a cause that hits close to home," said Glen Axelrod, Nylabone's CEO. The company didn't sacrifice quality for sustainability, either—these toys are built to withstand even the toughest chewers.
The Ripple Effect
The timing couldn't be better. Destructive chewing is one of the top reasons dogs get returned to shelters, leaving both pets and families heartbroken.
By creating tougher, longer-lasting toys from recycled materials, Nylabone is helping dogs stay in their forever homes while cleaning up the ocean. It's a win for pets, families, and the planet.
The collection includes five different toy shapes and flavors, all designed with textured surfaces that help clean dogs' teeth while they chew. They're built to last longer than typical toys, meaning less waste in landfills too.
Other companies are taking notice. When a major brand like Nylabone commits to sustainable materials, it sets a new standard for the entire pet industry.
The toys are already available at retailers nationwide, giving dog owners an easy way to make an environmentally friendly choice during their next pet store run.
Sometimes the best solutions are the simplest: take something harmful, turn it into something helpful, and make everyone's tail wag a little harder.
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