With spring now here and Ester Sunday creeping up on us, it means longer evenings, better weather and of course lots of chocolate. However it hardly seems fair that every year we humans get to enjoy all the Easter eggs we like while our four legged friends have to miss out, especially as we all know dogs and chocolate are a big NO, well think again. There are three styles to choose from, rectangular bags, rectangular bags with handles, and sheets. While it's possible to home compost dog waste, the risks of spreading bacteria is high enough that it should only be done by experienced composters—a high heat compost, for example, can be particularly useful for sanitizing dog waste. Because of the risk of spreading bacteria, dog waste compost should not be used on food gardens.

There are several relevant certifications, such as the ASTM D6954 standard, which indicates an "oxo-biodegradable" bag. WHY ECOHOUND. A combined 55% renewable material and post consumer recycled plastic. A simple design, small, with easy to tie handles, unscented, leak free and opaque. These bags are made from standard plastic, but include an additive designed to make the bag break down when exposed to oxygen and sunlight. This means they are unlikely to decompose in a landfill, but will break down into smaller and smaller parts if left out as litter, for example if one gets caught in branches it can be expected to break down over time, unlike a plastic grocery bag. However, this may not necessarily be a good thing. While the full environmental effects of degrading additives are still unknown, early research suggests that oxo-biodegradable bags can create environmental microplastics.Pooch Paper Biodegradable Dog Waste Sheets are disposable squares made out of recycled paper fiber. An alternative to bags, these sheets are 100 percent plastic-free and PFAS-free, which stands for per-and poly-fluoroalkyl substances, and are commonly referred to as "forever chemicals" because the manmade substances do not break down over time. Standard Dog Waste Bag Rolls | Made Using Post Consumer Plastic Waste + Oceanex | High Quality Dog Poop Bags

Earth Rated Poop Bags are leakproof and durable enough to safely transport waste, with a 9 by 13 inch size that's suitable for any size doggie dump, long enough to easily tie off, and will fit most dog poop bag dispensers. They're also made of 65 percent post-consumer recycled plastic—one of several eco-friendly qualities that make Earth Rated's bags our overall favorite. A survey of over 1000 dog owners has given us an insight in to our pet’s favorite Christmas songs. Whether its Frosty The Snowman or Jingle Bells, we now know what songs will be at the top of our pooches playlist.Pogi's Earth Friendly Poop Bag brings closure to your dog's number two with two handles to tidy up and get on with your walk. Many are made of plastic which can take hundreds of years to decompose in a landfill. Even bags that claim to be biodegradable often won't break down except under very rare and specific conditions. A 2019 scientific study found that several bags labeled as “biodegradable” survived in the open air, buried in soil, and submerged in seawater for at least three years or longer. Bags do not come in a roll and are not compatible for use with a standard leash attachment bag carrier Plastic dog poop bags may not be very environmentally-friendly, but Earth Rated estimates the recycled content in their bags accounts for 5 million pounds of plastic annually. Earth Rated is also a Certified B Corporation, which means its been independently audited for environmental and workplace standards. Earth Rated also makes donations to a wide variety of animal rescues and sustainability initiatives. They're also straightforward to use, with consistent and easy-to-tear perforations between bags. They were a little harder to open than some dog poop bags we tested, and we had to take off gloves to open a bag during several walks with our volunteer English Setter mix and Mini Goldendoodle.