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Compostable Biodegradable Dog Waste Poop Bags
Bio Bag for Dog Poop (Image source: ecoproducts.com)
Did you know that the typical dog produces 125 kg (274 pounds) of waste each year (source: USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service)? With today’s town policies requiring owners to pick up after their pets that is a lot of plastic waste that takes op to 100 years to decompose. Luckily enough, some companies see economical advantages in providing biodegradable and compostable doggy bags. Some of these bags are even certified to decompose in just a couple of days, leaving practically no trace of your dog’s poop behind. Read the full article here
Tags: bags, biodegradable, compostable, dogs, environment, Recycling
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