# Upcycled Dog Foods DoggieBag is Made from Locally Sourced Restaurant Kitchen Scraps By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2022-05-31 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doggiebag References: [petfoodprocessing.net](https://www.petfoodprocessing.net/articles/15845-new-pet-food-company-launches-with-human-grade-sustainable-dog-food)  DoggieBag is the first product from The Conscious Pet and with it, the Austin-based pet food company is making its care for pets and the planet apparent. This unique pet food formula is made from local, upcycled restaurant kitchen scraps, effectively repurposing [human-grade ingredients](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portland-pet-food-company) and preventing them from going to waste. Some of the ingredients that go into making the [sustainable dog food product](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bark-in-the-belly) include whole chicken and pork, fruits and vegetables, as well as a vitamin and mineral supplement mix. DoggieBag is dog food that's been gently cooked and it contains no artificial ingredients, animal meals, grains or legumes. The eco-friendly pet food is packaged in completely [compostable bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biobased-poop-bags), to further minimize its impact on the environment. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Upcycled Pet Foods:** Creating pet food from upcycled restaurant kitchen scraps presents an opportunity for eco-conscious pet owners and pet food manufacturers to reduce waste and carbon footprint. - **Gourmet Pet Foods:** Using locally sourced ingredients to make high-quality pet food provides a new market segment opportunity for food manufacturers and restaurants looking to capitalize on pet owners' desire for organic, premium products for their pets. - **Compostable Packaging:** Creating pet food that is packaged in completely compostable bags presents an opportunity for manufacturers to reduce plastic waste and appeal to environmentally conscious consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Pet Food Manufacturing:** Upcycling restaurant kitchen scraps as pet food ingredients offers pet food manufacturers an innovative way to create sustainable, eco-friendly pet food products and reduce food waste. - **Restaurant Industry:** Partnering with pet food manufacturers to upcycle kitchen scraps into pet food ingredients creates a new revenue stream opportunity for restaurants while contributing to sustainability efforts. - **Packaging Industry:** Developing compostable packaging solutions for pet food creates an opportunity for the packaging industry to respond to consumer demand for eco-friendly packaging while reducing plastic waste. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Upcycled Pet Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-pet-treat.md) - [Planet-Friendly Dog Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-pack.md) - [Egg-Centric Dog Breakfasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-good-egg-pet-food-company.md) - [Lab-Grown Pet Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chick-bites.md) - [Oven-Baked Dog Biscuits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shameless-pets-crunchy-bites.md) - [Alt Protein Dog Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-protein-food-for-dogs.md) - [Dog Food Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-food-cookbook.md) - [Meat-Like Dog Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meatless-treats-for-dogs.md) - [Pet Gear Recycling Schemes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wag-n-wash.md)