At Nature’s Nest, sustainability isn’t a buzzword—it’s part of our DNA. From the way we source our ingredients to how we power our production, we’re deeply committed to practices that protect the environment while providing optimal nutrition for your feathered companions.
This Earth Day, we’re proud to share some of the everyday choices we make to lighten our footprint and support a healthier planet.
🌱 1. Natural, Locally Sourced Ingredients
Our ingredients—like maize, soya, and rooibos—are grown right here in South Africa. Sourcing locally allows us to reduce our environmental footprint, support local farmers, and ensure freshness in every batch.
🚫 2. No Chemical Additives—Ever
We keep it clean. Our food and snacks are 100% free from preservatives, sulphur, or artificial additives. What’s good for your bird is also better for the environment.
🥜 3. Clean Processing: Blanched, Not Treated
We use blanched peanuts instead of roasted or sulphur-treated ones. It’s a subtle shift with a meaningful impact—ensuring our products remain natural, simple, and safe.
♻️ 4. Thoughtful Packaging
Our packaging approach is intentionally minimalist to reduce waste. Wherever possible, we encourage reuse and offer bulk packaging options to our clients to limit unnecessary materials and reduce the footprint of transport and delivery.
🥗 5. Pellets That Cut Down on Waste
Seed mixes create mess, spoilage, and selective eating. Our nutritionally balanced pellets minimise waste, ensure complete feeding, and eliminate the excess that often ends up in the bin.
⚕️ 6. Healthier Birds, Healthier Systems
Our formulas are developed by avian vets with over 40 years of experience. Birds fed a balanced diet enjoy better long-term health, which means fewer vet visits, less medication, and reduced waste in the broader ecosystem of pet care.
⚡ 7. Renewable Energy & Farm-Made Biodiesel
We’re proud to run our production on solar energy, drastically reducing our reliance on conventional electricity. And when the sun isn’t shining, our biodiesel generator steps in—powered by fuel we produce on the farm using reclaimed used cooking oil sourced from third parties.
It’s a clean, circular solution that transforms by-products into power and keeps our operations sustainable—even on cloudy days. Our pellet machines also run on biodiesel engines, ensuring that every part of our production process is aligned with our eco-conscious values.
đźšš 8. Smarter Delivery, Fewer Emissions
Transport emissions are a major environmental cost—so we limit them. By batching our courier orders and coordinating wholesale deliveries, we reduce trips and emissions. Unless there’s an emergency, we stick to scheduled courier pickups to keep unnecessary transport to a minimum.
đź“š 9. Promoting Responsible, Sustainable Bird Ownership
Through our blogs, product information, and everyday communication, we’re committed to educating bird owners about proper nutrition, health, and the dangers of outdated seed-based diets. By helping people make informed choices, we’re supporting long-term wellbeing—for birds and the planet.
🌿 Looking Forward
Sustainability is a journey, not a destination. We’re continuously refining our processes, exploring better packaging options, and making decisions that put birds and the Earth first.
This Earth Day, we honour the interconnectedness of all life—winged, wild, and human. Thank you for choosing Nature’s Nest, where sustainability isn’t a label—it’s a lifestyle.