How Nylabone Cut Over 40 Tons Of Plastic Waste By Eliminating Blister Packaging

(PRESS RELEASE) NEPTUNE, NJ — Nylabone, a trusted name in chew toys for more than 70 years, is advancing its commitment to more responsible product design by eliminating hard-to-recycle plastic blister packaging across its product lines. In partnership with TOPPAN, Nylabone transitioned to FSC-certified, mono-material paperboard packaging designed to deliver the durability, product protection and shelf presence retailers and consumers expect, without the use of plastic blisters. The Pet Sustainability Coalition (PSC) is sharing the project as a case study to highlight how sustainability-focused packaging solutions can be implemented at scale.

The packaging redesign required close collaboration across Nylabone’s packaging engineering, sourcing, marketing, sales and design teams, as well as suppliers and retail partners. By rethinking package structures, adopting innovative folding and die-cutting techniques, and optimizing production processes to run on existing equipment, the teams developed a scalable solution without requiring major capital investment.

The result is a packaging format that reduces package weight by 25% and has eliminated more than 40 tons of plastic, while maintaining product protection and retail performance. The redesigned packaging was also recognized with a 2025 AmeriStar Award for Sustainable Packaging, highlighting its combination of material reduction, recyclability and operational efficiency.

“True sustainability means rethinking what’s standard. By eliminating blister packaging, we proved you can reduce waste at scale while maintaining performance, efficiency, and strengthening Nylabone’s brand impact,” said Miguel Zorrilla, SVP Marketing, Nylabone.

Nylabone continues to build on this progress by exploring additional opportunities to reduce unnecessary packaging materials, incorporate post-consumer recycled content and apply more sustainable packaging solutions across its portfolio. Through its ongoing partnership with the Pet Sustainability Coalition, Nylabone is also sharing learnings from the project to help encourage broader adoption of more responsible packaging practices across the pet industry.

About Nylabone

Nylabone, a leader in healthy chewing since 1955, crafts high-quality chew toys, tasty chew treats, exciting play toys, and innovative dental solutions. A family-founded company, Nylabone has a history of helping pet parents take the best possible care of their dogs. They are committed to developing world-class solutions for destructive chewing, separation anxiety, dental health, and more, helping dogs live fuller, happier lives. Recommended by veterinarians, Nylabone products encourage a positive relationship between humans and their furry best friends. To put it simply, Nylabone Chews Best! For more information, visit www.nylabone.com. Nylabone is a brand owned by TFH Publications, Inc. TFH Publications, Inc. is a subsidiary of California-based Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) and has been a leader in responsible animal care for over 70 years.