*read the next tip on how to properly dispose of these
You may think the best way to be eco-friendly with your dog is as simple as compostable/biodegradable dog poop bags. And yes that’s a great idea! But WAIT, there’s more.
That’s only the first step of two. If you only buy biodegradable doggie bags, but keep throwing them in the trash, you are just wasting money and effort.
Unfortunately biodegradable dog bags do not break down in landfills.
This is because those compostable dog bags require the high heat of a compost pile to actually break down. When dog poop in bags is sent to a landfill, it is so compacted that there is no oxygen to break it down, even if it is “biodegradable”.
And what’s more, some landfills don’t even allow pet waste because of its potential to contaminate water sources, so be sure to check your city’s solid waste rules.