Posted by
Chengmei Bio-charm on Friday, February 20, 2009 9:00:00 AM
Like
many people you may take along a plastic bag to pick up your dog's poop when
you go out for walks. Since plastic bags aren't biodegradable, you're creating
more waste to build up in local landfills once you throw the used bag away. To
solve this problem, consider buying
biodegradable
bags.
Step1
Find a manufacturer of biodegradable bags. You can find several makers of biodegradable
waste bags for your pets. HEBEI ZHAOHE CHENGMEI ECOLOGY
TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.supply
biodegradable bags. Visit their websites for ordering information and
shipping options.
Step2
Look for a certification on the biodegradable
bag that you purchase. To make sure you're getting a green product,
you'll want to look for a stamp of approval from the Biodegradable Products
Institute.
Step3
Keep your biodegradable bags at a controlled
temperature. The bags are typically corn based and will not usually hold up if
stored in temperatures over 110 degrees F.
Step4
Throw the bag in a compost heap. If you have a compost
heap in your backyard, you can throw both the bag and poop in the heap. Both
items will decompose naturally, unlike plastic bags. You can also consider
putting the used bag curbside to get picked up with other biodegradable waste.