For the second year in a row, West Paw Designwas included on the nonprofit B Lab’s “Best for the Environment” list, which honors businesses that scored in the top 10 percent of more than 1,200 Certified B Corporations on an impact assessment.

These corporations have been certified by B Lab for their efforts to use the power of business to solve social and environmental problems and have met the nonprofit’s standards for performance, accountability and transparency. West Paw Design was among 117 micro, small and mid-sized business from around the globe named to the list.

West Paw Design is a Bozeman, Mont.-based manufacturer of high-quality toys and beds for dogs and cats. It is committed to creating eco-friendly, safe and quality products, and 100 percent of its products are manufactured in the United States.

“The employees of West Paw Design could not be more proud of this acknowledgement,” said Spencer Williams, owner and president of the company. “Since 1996, we have worked hard to make business success friendly to people and the planet. From creating near-zero-waste dog toys, to employee-led initiatives to continually reduce manufacturing waste, taking care of the planet for our two and four-legged friends is at the heart of everything we do.”

June 1, 2015

Pet Business