http://plasticless.com/2009/02/08/dont-stoop-to-using-plastic-bags-for-your-dogs-poop/ Tips and strategies to help the environment by cutting back on plastic in our everyday lives. Sat, 04 Sep 2010 09:05:25 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 http://plasticless.com/2009/02/08/dont-stoop-to-using-plastic-bags-for-your-dogs-poop/comment-page-1/#comment-1158 Plasticless Wed, 15 Apr 2009 15:21:28 +0000 http://plasticless.com/?p=314#comment-1158 I love dogs and dogs love me, but my dog 'ownership' has been pretty low. The two that I have had in my adult life were both shelter dogs. I love dogs and dogs love me, but my dog ‘ownership’ has been pretty low. The two that I have had in my adult life were both shelter dogs.

]]> http://plasticless.com/2009/02/08/dont-stoop-to-using-plastic-bags-for-your-dogs-poop/comment-page-1/#comment-1155 Lynn Wed, 15 Apr 2009 02:57:15 +0000 http://plasticless.com/?p=314#comment-1155 Thank you for saying this! The trashcans in our public parks in SF were often filled with dozens of bags of poop left for the City workers to pick up. Many people need to more carefully consider whether or not to have pets, and if so how many, in light of the environmental impact of pet ownership. Thank you for saying this! The trashcans in our public parks in SF were often filled with dozens of bags of poop left for the City workers to pick up. Many people need to more carefully consider whether or not to have pets, and if so how many, in light of the environmental impact of pet ownership.

]]> http://plasticless.com/2009/02/08/dont-stoop-to-using-plastic-bags-for-your-dogs-poop/comment-page-1/#comment-1040 Myth Busters Weekend Marathon Part 6 | Conservation Blog Mon, 09 Mar 2009 16:55:02 +0000 http://plasticless.com/?p=314#comment-1040 [...] the ones that are currently being used do not biodegrade at all in less controlled conditions. The dog poop bags that I mentioned last month are made from a corn based plastic and break down in 10-45 [...] [...] the ones that are currently being used do not biodegrade at all in less controlled conditions. The dog poop bags that I mentioned last month are made from a corn based plastic and break down in 10-45 [...]

]]> http://plasticless.com/2009/02/08/dont-stoop-to-using-plastic-bags-for-your-dogs-poop/comment-page-1/#comment-1037 PlasticLess.com » Blog Archive » Myth Busters Weekend Marathon Part 6 Sun, 08 Mar 2009 21:04:00 +0000 http://plasticless.com/?p=314#comment-1037 [...] the ones that are currently being used do not biodegrade at all in less controlled conditions. The dog poop bags that I mentioned last month are made from a corn based plastic and break down in 10-45 [...] [...] the ones that are currently being used do not biodegrade at all in less controlled conditions. The dog poop bags that I mentioned last month are made from a corn based plastic and break down in 10-45 [...]

]]> http://plasticless.com/2009/02/08/dont-stoop-to-using-plastic-bags-for-your-dogs-poop/comment-page-1/#comment-991 Plasticless Sun, 01 Mar 2009 20:31:06 +0000 http://plasticless.com/?p=314#comment-991 I pick up the occasional drifting bag myself even though I don't have a dog. My beach walks usually involve me walking until I find some bag or large container and then filling it before heading to a dumpster. I pick up the occasional drifting bag myself even though I don’t have a dog. My beach walks usually involve me walking until I find some bag or large container and then filling it before heading to a dumpster.

]]> http://plasticless.com/2009/02/08/dont-stoop-to-using-plastic-bags-for-your-dogs-poop/comment-page-1/#comment-988 Cousin Yellowstone Sat, 28 Feb 2009 21:06:21 +0000 http://plasticless.com/?p=314#comment-988 Another option is to use plastic bags discarded by other people. I walk at least five miles each day, and whenever I pass a plastic bag drifting along the street or caught in bushes, I pick it up and save it for use as a poop bag or trash bag. These are bags that would otherwise tear into ever-smaller pieces and pollute the environment, so using them in a way that will result in them going into a trash can is beneficial for the environment. If my city ever bans plastic bags, as I hope it will, I'll start buying compostable bags, but until then, I don't anticipate any shortage in the supply of discarded plastic bags. Another option is to use plastic bags discarded by other people. I walk at least five miles each day, and whenever I pass a plastic bag drifting along the street or caught in bushes, I pick it up and save it for use as a poop bag or trash bag. These are bags that would otherwise tear into ever-smaller pieces and pollute the environment, so using them in a way that will result in them going into a trash can is beneficial for the environment. If my city ever bans plastic bags, as I hope it will, I’ll start buying compostable bags, but until then, I don’t anticipate any shortage in the supply of discarded plastic bags.

]]> http://plasticless.com/2009/02/08/dont-stoop-to-using-plastic-bags-for-your-dogs-poop/comment-page-1/#comment-935 Carrie Boyko Sun, 08 Feb 2009 21:41:54 +0000 http://plasticless.com/?p=314#comment-935 Love your website and your topic--awesome! Have you tried Flushpuppies? I've meant to order some, but haven't gotten around to it yet. They are new. Supposedly the bag and its contents can be discarded into our toilets, as the bag dissolves within seconds of contact with the water. The waste is taken care of in a system that is meant for taking care of it. Ingenious! Love your website and your topic–awesome! Have you tried Flushpuppies? I’ve meant to order some, but haven’t gotten around to it yet. They are new. Supposedly the bag and its contents can be discarded into our toilets, as the bag dissolves within seconds of contact with the water. The waste is taken care of in a system that is meant for taking care of it. Ingenious!

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