ST. LOUIS – Purina has gotten creative in its sustainability efforts. You and your pup can turn steps into renewable electricity.
Pet Power is a new addition to the Purina experience this weekend in Forest Park as it features a renewable electricity producing walkway that serves as a small symbol of Purina’s commitment to sustainability.
“Renewable electricity is really important to Purina and our sustainability work today, 95% of our facilities power comes from investments in solar and wind, and we’re on track to reach a hundred percent by the end of 2025,” said Tiffany Gildehaus, Senior Manager of Environmental Sustainability at Purina.
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Purina’s goal with the Pet Power platform is to highlight the awareness of and demonstrate small ways that people and pets can get involved in learning about renewable electricity. Every step on the platform counts.
“When you apply pressure to the platform that generates a small amount of electricity and that electricity is being collected in 12-volt batteries, and those batteries are going to be donated to the APA for use at upcoming events,” said Gildehaus.