From the products we make to how we manufacture them – we weigh potential environmental impact in each decision we make.
We’re encouraged with our sustainable initiatives to date, but know achieving a sustainable future is an ongoing effort.
Sustainability Programs
You can give our products a second life.
In 2019 we introduced the TagBack® program. For the first time, brands and consumers were given the ability to return any Bedford tie, tag, or clip to us. To date, 171,000 pounds (and counting!) of materials have been diverted from the landfill and upcycled into other usable products.
“Knowing the ElastiTags are upcycled to create new products and reduce the impact on the environment aligns with one of TNDC’s core values of sustainability and reducing waste.”
- TRACI MIERZWA
The Natural Dog Company
WASTE REDUCTION BEGINS WITH PRODUCT DESIGN
Containing 100% USDA Certified Biobased Content, Bio-Clip is industrially compostable.
The TagBack program gives our ties & tags a second life.
GROWING RESPONSIBLY
Facility
As our business grows, we implement careful planning to ensure we’re expanding our blueprint, not our footprint. With support from our energy supplier, we manufacture our products by 100% net-zero carbon supply.
Manufacturing Lines
Our closed-loop manufacturing process stretches our materials to their highest potential. By making our “outputs” into “inputs,” we’re able to create quality products while reducing waste.
Upcycle
We sort and separate TagBack returns and upcycle into other usable products. We continue to explore new and creative uses for the returns. Learn more at tagback.com.
