Building a Kinder Pet Industry: Jennifer Roberge on Sustainability at The Kind Pet & Boba & Vespa

Building a Kinder Pet Industry: Jennifer Roberge on Sustainability at The Kind Pet & Boba & Vespa

Author: Sustainable Jungle May 5, 2025 Duration: 35:08
We’re continuing our new chapter of the Sustainable Jungle Podcast—where we dive into the real stories behind the brands we’ve rated on their sustainability efforts. In this episode, we’re joined by Jennifer Roberge, co-founder of The Kind Pet— the first online marketplace devoted exclusively to sustainable pet products—and co-owner of Boba & Vespa - a plastic-free, zero-waste pet toy brand made in the USA that was recently Top Rated by Sustainable Jungle. Jennifer shares how her passion for conscious consumerism and animal welfare led her to launch The Kind Pet. We explore her journey from founding the retail platform to acquiring Boba & Vespa. We talk about: What makes a more sustainable pet brand Why circularity and end-of-life design matter How to build trust in an industry full of greenwashing The challenges—and rewards—of staying true to your mission 🎧 Members-only bonus: In our extended conversation, Jennifer opens up about the personal challenges of running a mission-driven business, tough trade-offs, and what it really takes to keep moving forward. Stay tuned for details on how to access this exclusive content or register your interest here: https://forms.gle/cJEE2Q1vAxW6yYpdA Important Links See The Kind Pet Rating: https://www.sustainablejungle.com/brand-ratings/the-kind-pet/ Visit The Kind Pet: https://www.sustainablejungle.com/the-kind-pet-brand-rating-review/ Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.sustainablejungle.com/newsletter Show notes: https://www.sustainablejungle.com/podcast/episode-74/ Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hwFIi3V_Jtg How to Support the Podcast Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please: Follow or subscribe wherever you listen Leave us a review on your favorite platform Share it with someone who cares about conscious consumption Your support helps us keep the conversations going 💚

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70 · KATE FLYNN · MAKING PLASTIC-FREE, HEALTHY FOOD MORE ACCESSIBLE [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:58
Kate Flynn is an entrepreneur passionate about creating a more sustainable future. She is the Co-Founder and CEO of Sun & Swell, a Certified Women-Owned, B-Corp based in Santa Barbara, CA with a mission to eliminate sing…
69 · DAPHNA NISSENBAUM · PIONEERING COMPOSTABLE FLEXIBLE PACKAGING [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:35
Daphna is the co-founder and CEO of TIPA, a global compostable packaging company providing innovative solutions for the fashion and food industries. Daphna established TIPA in 2010 and was ahead of the curve when she rec…
68 · CARL GISH · TECH DRIVEN, CARBON NEGATIVE HOUSING [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:22
Before co-founding Aro Homes, Carl Gish was a "product and brand executive with a track record of driving growth, creating shareholder value and building successful teams and brands from Unilever, Amazon, Dyson, eBay and…
67 · JENNY HU · FEMALE FOUNDED TECH FOR SUSTAINABLE FASHION [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:36
Jenny Hu is the CPO and co-founder of SHADE by SHADY.CLUB, an online tool for finding sustainable fashion. With a background in building technology with an emphasis on human experiences and behavior, Jenny has spent the…
66 · STEPHANIE DEVINE · BOTANIC CIRCULARITY & THE VERY GOOD BRA [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:39
Stephanie Devine is the CEO and founder of The Very Good Bra, the world-first, zero-waste lingerie line that is so pure it can be buried in the garden and or home composted at the end of its life. Stephanie is a serial e…
65 · ERIN MEEZAN · LEADING BEYOND MISSION ZERO @ INTERFACE [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:30
Erin Meezan is the VP and Chief Sustainability Officer at Interface Inc, a publicly listed company in the USA that manufactures carpet tiles and has earned a reputation as a leader in sustainability. Erin led the company…
64 · SAMUEL LEROUX · CHANGING TIME(S) @SOLIOS [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:29
Sam Le Roux is the Canadian co-founder of SOLIOS Watches. “SOLIOS Watches is a Canadian company based in Montreal. [Their] main purpose is to disrupt the Watch and Fashion industry by offering high quality, elegant and e…