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Are Doggy Bags Biodegradable?

5 days ago
1 min read

Most poop bags are not biodegradable. The good news: switching to certified compostable bags is easy, and you do not have to give up strength or convenience.


A quick buying guide


•          Check the certification. Look for a named compostability standard and certifier, not just the word “biodegradable”.

•          Prefer home compostable. Home compostable bags are tested to break down at backyard-compost temperatures, so they work in more places.

•          Check where it is made. Local manufacturing means a shorter supply chain.

•          Buy the right quantity. Bigger packs mean fewer orders and less packaging.


How many bags do you need?


A dog that goes out two or three times a day can use roughly 60 to 90 bags a month. Earthmate bags come in three pack sizes:

Pack

Bags

Roughly lasts*

Duo Pack

240

3 to 4 months

30 rolls

360

4 to 6 months

Bulk

720

8 to 12 months

*For one dog using 2 to 3 bags a day.


Why Earthmate


Earthmate bags are certified home compostable to NF T51-800:2015, made from vegetable-based bioresins, and manufactured in Ontario, Canada. They are strong enough not to break when wet.


Where to buy compostable poop bags

Order directly from earthmate.ca:


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