Are Dog Bags Compostable?
Some are, but most are not. Only dog bags certified to a compostability standard will break down into compost. And even then, where you put the full bag matters.
Where can a full compostable dog bag go?
Option | Good to know |
Home compost | Use a separate pet-waste compost. Do not use the finished compost on vegetables or herbs. |
Municipal green bin | Rules vary by city. Some accept pet waste and compostable bags, others do not. Check your municipality’s website. |
Garbage | A certified compostable bag still avoids conventional plastic, even if it ends up in the trash. |
Why home compostable certification is useful for dog owners
Many compostable bags are only certified for industrial composting, which needs high temperatures. A home compostable bag is tested to break down at the lower temperatures of a backyard bin. That gives dog owners more options, especially where the city does not collect pet waste.
Earthmate bags
Earthmate dog poop bags are certified home compostable to NF T51-800:2015. According to our certification page, they compost completely and safely in soil or in a municipal composting facility. They are made in Ontario, Canada, from vegetable-based bioresins.
Find the right pack: Earthmate compostable dog poop bags.
Where to buy compostable dog bags
Order directly from earthmate.ca:
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