People for the Ethical Treatment of Potatoes (PETP)

Our Approach to Applicants

At PETP, we are dedicated to ensuring that potatoes are treated with the respect they deserve. One of the main ways we accomplish this is by reaching out to potential applicants—whether individuals, companies, or organizations—to inquire about their practices regarding potato cultivation, handling, and consumption.

We believe that just as other living beings should be treated ethically, so too should potatoes. As part of our outreach, we email applicants to ask important questions about their methods, with the goal of promoting awareness and better practices for the well-being of potatoes.

How We Interact with Applicants

Our process for reaching out to applicants is straightforward yet effective. Here’s how we go about it:

1. Identifying Applicants: We search for companies, organizations, and individuals involved in the potato industry, from farming to distribution.
2. Email Outreach: We send professional emails to the applicants, asking key questions about how they handle and treat potatoes throughout their processes.
3. Inquiries: Our emails typically include questions such as:
   • How do you ensure the ethical treatment of potatoes during harvesting?
   • Do you use sustainable farming practices for potatoes?
   • What measures do you take to minimize the harm caused to potatoes during storage and transportation?
4. Review and Follow-up: Once we receive responses, we review the information provided. If necessary, we may follow up with further questions or encourage changes to improve their potato treatment practices.

Why It Matters

The way potatoes are treated during their lifecycle—from growth to the dinner table—impacts not only the potatoes themselves but also the environment and the people who rely on them. By emailing applicants and companies, we are creating a dialogue that helps ensure ethical practices are adopted in the potato industry.

Our goal is to foster a greater understanding of the importance of ethical treatment for potatoes, and by reaching out to applicants, we are taking the first step towards this change.

Contact Us

If you are an applicant or part of an organization in the potato industry and would like to know more about how PETP interacts with applicants, feel free to reach out to us:

Email us at: contact@petp.org