our Founder
Letter from George
Since 2009 we’ve been on a mission to create the best possible products for cats and dogs, whilst doing as little harm to the environment as possible.
We’ve come a long way, but there’s lots more we want to achieve. With environmental pressures greater than ever and the prospect of more plastic in the ocean than fish by 2050, as humans and pet owners, we need to act now - before it’s too late.
I'm immensely proud of what the team at Beco have achieved so far and we promise to continue making products as sustainably as possible, whilst having a lot of fun in the process. We believe that every dog and cat, little or large, can make a big difference.
George
Beco Founder, Tarka’s dad.
Our Story
The adventure so far
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Bowls from chopsticks
Bowls from chopsticks
Our journey began in China, where we went searching for a manufacturing byproduct that could be recycled. It was here we discovered bamboo offcuts from a Chinese chopstick factory could be turned into degradable bowls. Crazy, right?
A year of firsts
A year of firsts
As soon as we moved into our cosy London office, we set to work looking for retailers. The first of our fantastic partners signed up to stock our sustainable range and soon Beco was popping up in pet stores across Britain.
Winner, winner (free range) chicken dinner
Winner, winner (free range) chicken dinner
We were honoured to win Best Start Up at the HSBC awards. George even put on a suit for the ceremony. George doesn’t really do suits, so it really was a momentous occasion.
Europe, here we come
Europe, here we come
It was getting a bit tight for space in the old place, what with all the new staff and their dogs. So we moved again to shiny new offices. It was around this time that we popped a few bottles of bubbly to celebrate Beco launching in European shops. Cheers!
Suckers for natural rubber
Suckers for natural rubber
Excitement levels were high in the Beco office the day we found out about the strength, elasticity and sustainability of this amazing material. Some might call us easily pleased, we call it passionate. This was the start of our natural rubber toys.
Here for natural hemp
Here for natural hemp
Until now, we thought hemp was just for hippies and uni students. Actually it’s an incredibly tough, antibacterial material that’s great for cleaning canine teeth. Who knew?! It’s super good for the planet as it doesn’t require pesticides, and absorbs large amounts of CO2 as it grows.
Turning plastic into soft toys
Turning plastic into soft toys
We recycled 15 plastic bottles that would otherwise be entering our oceans or landfill, and turned them into a soft toy for dogs. We won’t bore you with the sciencey bit but this remains our proudest discovery to this day.
A better way with poop
A better way with poop
Using a regular plastic bag every time we picked up after our dogs – it just didn’t seem right. Doing so much damage to the planet made us feel like, well, total dog poop. So we launched our own big, strong and degradable poop bags. Problem sorted.
Dinner time
Dinner time
We launched the UK’s first truly ethical and sustainable dog food. Using free range chicken not “free run” like other brands, Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)-certified sustainable fish and wild boar, a low carbon red meat.
Even more sustainable scooping
Even more sustainable scooping
We got word there was an even more eco-friendly way to pick up poops. So we launched a range of compostable bags made from sustainable cornstarch.
We also kicked off our charity partnership with the wonderful people at HYPS (Helping Yorkshire Poundies). They save dogs from death row, rehabilitating and caring for them until they find a loving home. And we make sure the dogs are well fed from day one.
Rolling up our sleeves
Rolling up our sleeves
We got stuck into the Great British Beach Clean. A team of us headed down to the Kent coast to help clean Pett Level Beach. We left it sparkling.
Different strokes for different folks
Different strokes for different folks
Much like their owners, dogs have foods they like and foods they don’t. Some go bonkers for biscuits, while others drool over meaty chunks soaked in gravy. We launched nutritious pouches for those who like straight up wet food, or the discerning dog who likes a combination of both.
meet the team
Hi there, this is the new look Beco.
We’re a band of animal-loving sustainability enthusiasts who work all day, every day to make sure your pets can enjoy the best quality products with as little environmental impact as possible. It's our job to make sure we get the best for you, your dog and our planet.
Our Values
Pioneering Sustainability
We’re proudly leading the way when it comes to pet sustainability. Everything we do, we do it to make a healthier, happier planet for everyone.
Quality Matters
Our materials and ingredients make us. Whether it's wild-caught fish or sustainably sourced bamboo, if it’s not good enough for us – it’s not good enough for your dog.
Inspired by dogs everyday
Our pets bring daily adventure into our lives and help reconnect us with nature: from walks and wanders, to treks and trails. To us, they’re an inspiration.
Always innovating
We're devoted to creating the most sustainable products known to dogs. We challenge ourselves every day to find better ways, new materials and ways to reduce our carbon footprint.
Transparent in all that we do
We’re making change in our industry, one happy dog at a time. Along the way we’ll always be open about the way we do things, inviting our community to ask questions and keep us accountable.
