The main dog walk essentials are a dog collar, a dog leash and dog poop bags. Responsible dog owners should always be armed with a bag to clean up after their pets. Though scooping poop isn’t exactly ...

Dog poop bags have become so commonly used, it's hard to believe there was ever a time that dog-walkers typically let their pooches go Number 2 in parks or on other peoples' lawns, with no intentions ...

Picking up your dog’s poop is not just a good idea, in many places, it’s the law. Owners can be fined for not scooping up their pet’s “gifts” and disposing of them properly. While it may seem like ...

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Are those green bags that claim to be compostable really better for the environment? We’ve got the scoop. Credit...Photo Illustration by The New York Times; Shutterstock Supported by By Rachel Nuwer ...

Whether plastic, plant based or compostable, most dog waste bags will still end up in landfill Whether plastic, plant based or compostable, most dog waste bags will still end up in ...

SAN FRANCISCO (CBS/AP) -- A new way to convert dog poop into compost is getting the attention of eco-minded pet owners in San Francisco. A pet waste bag distribution program launched Sunday at an open ...

Dilemma: Short of training my dog to hold it, is there a eco-friendly way to get rid of dog waste that's still sanitary? Of course I'll: Bag it and throw it in the garbage. Trade-off: I'm not sure the ...

When you said, "Many dog owners likely leave their filled poop bags on the side of the trail intending to pick them up on their way back," in the column Why do dog owners leave poop bags on trails?