Recent Kinship articles by Emma Loewe

If your New Year’s resolution is to go green, consider animal rescue.

Wellness experts and animal trainers agree: A tuned-in outdoor outing can be restorative for both people and pets.

Unpacking the research on whether PFAs pose a health risk to our besties.

Cue the Phoebe Bridgers—your pup may just soak up your tears.

It’s a (literally) dirty business. Here’s how two cities found an eco-friendly way to control it.

With the help of innovative waste-management company TerraCycle, it’s easier than you think.

Here are the sustainability buzzwords you should look out for on the packages of your fave products.

Most dogs can benefit from taking a walk on the wild side.

Sorry, Miley. It’s not always about the climb.

The founder of Package Free says there’s a low-waste alternative to every pet product sitting in your trash right now.

The pet food industry wants to rebalance ecosystems one green crab treat and nutria snack at a time. Here are some options to shop from.

No beige carpeting in sight.

The star of the new Nat Geo series Farm Dreams feeds her pup fresh popsicles and foraged kelp.

Get them to master the doggy paddle with these trainer-approved tips.

“Saving bees brings more beauty and joy into the world — just like dogs do.”

The author of Return to Nature on the mental health benefits of getting out into various natural landscapes with your pup.

Plus, the other effective holistic ways to get your dog to a zen place.

A new Petco initiative aims to keep 50,000 dog food bags out of landfills each year.

It’ll mess up a lot more than your pristine white sneakers.

The Intersectional Environmentalist founder finds big joy in the tiny lap cat who enjoys staring blankly at the Zoom screen.

The vet-favorite brand sells staple pet clothes and other products that are as fashionable as they are functional.

The Because, Animals co-founder on the eco-friendly way we could feed our pets.

Experts say pet stains are 911 situations — here’s how to act fast.

These expert-approved recipes will help you use all the food in your kitchen.

From the next generation of upcycled treats to an actually helpful carbon counting app.

A new study finds that physical exercise could keep your dog sharp. Time for walkies!

They’re super practical, too.

From regenerative meats to low-carbon grains, these sustainable foods are fit for any conscious canine.

A climate psychologist on how to deal with eco-anxiety: “We have to be good to ourselves the way we want to be good to the planet.”

The wellness entrepreneur on living with and learning from her anxious dog, from taking breaks to setting boundaries.

“I find it very fitting that the dog I would have was found in the trash. It’s the only trash that I like, I guess!”

The Future Earth founder on rescuing a pandemic puppy and using social media to save the planet:
“Our approach is that we’re all in this together during a really transitional, transformational time in society.”  

What do Doug the Pug and Jiffpom have in common? They love their fans and the planet, of course.

Founder Spencer Williams shares his top tips for pet parents looking to lighten their impact.

Tina Nguyen couldn’t find stylish, sustainable, and locally produced products for her dog — so she made them herself.

5 tips for decluttering dog and cat toys, according to KonMari certified consultants.