At Bark & Root, sustainability isn’t an afterthought, it’s the core of our business. From the renewable plantations of Sri Lanka to our plastic-free packaging in Finland, we ensure every step of our journey respects the environment and the people who make our products possible.
100% Upcycled Material: Our chews are a natural byproduct of the cinnamon bark industry. No trees are ever cut solely for the purpose of making our chew toys.
Total Tree Utilization: We believe in full resource efficiency. Every part of the cinnamon tree from the bark and leaves to the wood is utilized for high-value products, ensuring nothing goes to waste.
Natural Fertilization: Branches and leaves that cannot be used are returned to the fields to naturally fertilize the soil, maintaining a healthy, chemical-free ecosystem
Regenerative Harvesting: Our wood is harvested at a precise 45-degree angle, a traditional technique that enables 4–5 new trees to grow from the same stump within just 6 months.
Centuries of Life: Cinnamon is an inherently sustainable crop, with a single plant capable of yielding harvests for over a hundred years.
Responsible Water Use: Our producer utilizes natural water springs for all cultivation and production needs, significantly reducing the environmental footprint of our supply chain.
Community Impact: Our partner AGRICEYLON supports approximately 100 people from 20 local families, fostering a family-like growth environment in Sri Lanka.
Fair Employment: Our partner AGRICEYLON prioritize the well-being of our artisans by providing accommodation for remote employees and subcontracting indirect jobs to family members.
Commitment to Well-being: We only partner with AGRICEYLON who prioritize the well-being of their employees and society as a fundamental part of their business model.
100% Plastic-Free: We have eliminated plastic from our packaging entirely. Our chews are protected by 100% recyclable craft paper tubes, designed to be easily recycled in standard paper streams.
Untreated Purity: Our wood remains 100% natural, untreated, and uncoated, ensuring that even when the chew finally reaches the end of its life, it remains a product of the earth.
Verified Standards: Our producer holds multiple certifications and third-party verifications, including SLGAP (Sri Lanka Good Agricultural Practices), HACCP, and GMP.
Pure Ceylon Certified: Our material is officially certified as Pure Ceylon Cinnamon, guaranteeing the geographic and botanical authenticity of every chew.
As founders and graduates of LAB UAS, we believe transparency is the future of the pet industry. We know exactly where our wood comes from and exactly who carved it.