Did you know that 20% of the environmental impact of meat production is the result of the pet industry? Neither did we! Todays guest, Ross from Bug Bakes, is on the show to talk about his plans to tackle this issue with the company’s insect protein based dog treats.

If you’re wanting to make lifestyle changes to benefit the environment then this episode is a must listen. With over 500 million pet cats and dogs globally early adopters of making the switch to insect based protein foods could be the vanguard of important change.

We also talk about the face of Bug Bakes, Lyra the Leonberger, who sadly passed away as the business took off. We find out a bit more about the breed - they can put on 9 stone in weight over the 1st year! - and how Ross went from being a hydro-therapy sceptic to a convert.

Finally we chat through Bug Bakes relationship with The Bumble Bee Conservation Trust (https://www.bumblebeeconservation.org/) and the plans for the future of the business including (keep it quiet) the potential for a complete dog food not just treats!

If you’re interested in finding out more you can hit up Ross using @bugbakes on Facebook & Twitter and @bugbakesuk on Instagram. Head over to the website (www.bugbakes.co.uk) for more on how to subscribe and further information on the business ethos. Ross couldn’t say too much on the podcast but there is some exciting TV news coming up in the next few weeks… we’ll be sure to let everyone know about that as soon as we can!

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