DISCLAIMER: The following information is based on information found in cyberspace. And probably not even close to all of the information that you can find for poop bags. No companies were directly contacted nor does this little nonsensical site endorse any of these companies. Just presenting the information, people. And if I have any errors, please let me know. Because dog poop is important stuff too.
Can you believe dog owners do not collect over 4 million tons of dog waste annually?! 4 MILLION TONS! Outrageous!
And I don’t know how only until recently, dog poop wasn’t considered a huge biological hazard! Gross stuff that does indeed pollute our parks and sidewalks not to mention footwear after stepping into it.
MSO and I have been good citizens by doing our part to pick up our dog’s poop with bags snuggled in its convenient holder. Sometimes using three at a time during walks around the neighborhood. Yes, three! (It’s hard to open up a used bag to put more poop in.)
She’s also like a male dog that has to keep marking periodically during those walks. But that’s probably a whole other blog post. 
Recently, I began to think more about whether or not those bags were really green. With all this green talk, you can’t limit yourself and not also think about the dog poop. From a search, it APPEARS that the bags that we use are biodegradable, but does it meet the ASTM D6400 standard?! Unfortunately, I’m not sure. Thus my search for a more green option.
Most plastic bags are mainly made from polyethylene, which is a by-product of the petroleum industry. Not only are there issues with the rate at which these bags break down, but the chemicals released as part of the decomposition process; organo-chlorine (highly toxic), methane (a greenhouse gas contributing to global warming) and nitrous oxide. [Green Living Tips]
With a bunch of companies saying this and that, and selling this and that, I wanted to compile some information in an attempt to make the best decision and share with other dog owners what I did find.
Degradable – Normally broken down when subjected to light, heat, and/or moisture.
Biodegradable – Rely on living micro-organisms to break down.
Hydro-biodegradable – Made from starch-based plants; in order to break down they must be in an environment with a lot of bacteria and during the decomposition process they give off a great deal of methane and carbon dioxide.
Oxo-biodegradable – Made from petroleum by-products; doesn’t give off the toxins like methane and carbon dioxide; bacteria break down the plastic into CO2, water, and humus.
See what I mean?
You do what works for you and beware of shipping if purchasing online. At least it’s another move in the right direction.
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The Company:
BIOgroupUSA, Inc.
P.O. Box 369
Palm Harbor, FL 34682-0369
Phone: (727) 789-1646
Fax: (208) 694-9019
e-mail: info@biobagusa.com
BioBag is the world’s largest brand of 100% biodegradable and 100% compostable bags and films made from the material, Mater-Bi. All of our products contain GMO free starch, biodegradable polymer and other renewable resources. No polyethylene is used in the production process. BioBag products meet ASTM D6400 specifications and California SB 1749 requirements.
Regular polyethylene-based plastic bags can take well over 100 years to degrade and are not compostable. Less than 2% of all plastic bags ever get recycled. Plastic bags litter our streets, backwoods and waterways. Studies indicate that 100,000 marine animals and 2 million birds die each year from ingesting or being caught up in plastic debris. Some manufacturers are blending additives to polyethylene to produce “degradable” bags. Unfortunately, this process fragments the bags into pieces of plastic debris that do not meet the ASTM D6400-99 standard for biodegradable and compostable plastic. These pieces cause serious harm when mistaken by animals and birds for food.
Product Claim:
100% biodegradable
100% compostable
No polyethylene used in production
Made from Mater-Bi
Contain GMO free certified corn instead of polyethylene
Meet ASTM D6400 specifications
Soy-based inks and dyes are CEN certified
Dog Poop Bag Product:
BioBag Dog Waste Bags, 8″x12″
BioBag Dog holds the distinction of being the first biodegradable and compostable “plastic” pooper bag in the world.
The waste and the bag can be thrown in your backyard compost, where both items can decompose naturally; the waste and bag can be buried, where micro-organisms will quickly eat both; the waste and bag can be set at curbside with other yard wastes where communities collect biodegradable waste for composting.
Cost:
Sold 50 bags per package, 12 packages per case
Depends as BioBags are sold on the Internet through various retailers, or may be sold at your nearest natural food store.
There is a note that San Francisco residents can purchase BioBags at any Albertson’s, Cala/Bell’s, Cole Hardware, Rainbow Market, Real Foods, Whole Foods, or Walgreen’s Drug store.
Shipping to HI:
Depends on chosen retailer
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The Company:
PoopBags.com, Inc.
2349 North Cleveland Avenue
Building 1 South
Chicago, Illinois 60614
e-mail: customerservice@poopbags.com
Poopbags.com is a small business based out of Chicago, Illinois. The brainchild of a single guy, who ran out of plastic grocery bags he used to pick up his dog’s poop then starting using ones from other sources, including his Mom.
We are dedicated to serving your needs, providing quality pet waste products and playing a role in making the world a
better place for the generations that will follow us.
Product Claim:
100% biodegradable
Meet ASTM D6400 specifications
Made from Mater-Bi, which is a combination of corn and other renewable products
No polyethylene used in production
Soy-based inks and dyes are CEN certified
Dog Poop Bag Product:
Poop Bag
Cost:
3 quantities available -
1 Month Bonus Buy Pack – 100 bags for $18.45
3 Month Supply – 200 bags for $26.95
Annual Supply – 600 bags for $59.98
Shipping to HI:
PoopBags.com ships free within the United States via USPS. Sales tax only applicable in the state of IL.
NOTE: Hmm, I’m not really sure but it appears Poop Bags may be BioBags. Am I wrong?
Update: Think so. It appears only the Jumbo Poop Bags are BioBags. Wrong again?
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The Company:
Plastics Solutions Canada Inc.
476 – 7231 120th Street
Delta, B.C. V4C 6P5
Phone: 1 (604) 597-7063
Alt: (604) 240-1636
Fax: 1 (604) 597-7045
North America, Toll Free: 1 (800) 371-3541
Plastics Solutions Canada Inc. (PSCI) is a privately owned international marketing company headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Plastics Solutions Inc., incorporated in Nevada, is wholly owned by PSCI.
PSCI’s mission is:
1. To promote the development of an international supply base for totally degradable and biodegradable, consumer and commercial single use throw away plastic products
2. To develop and promote totally degradable and biodegradable assortments of:
- Consumer products for the various channels of retail distribution and,
- Commercial products for industrial and commercial use.
3. To foster the development and marketing of Eco brands for consumer and commercial markets – including EcoSafe® and EcoDegradable® various private label and manufacturers’ brands.
4. To entrench the EcoSafe® and EcoDegradable® trademarks as the recognized mark for value and performance in the “biodegradable compost” and “totally degradable” products market.
Product Claim:
Better environmental options to ordinary plastics that can persist in the environment for decades
Meet the requirements of ASTMD6400-04
Carry the United States Composting Council/Biodegradable Products Institute certification logo
Degradable/biodegradable in landfill disposal, in some longer term commercial compost operations or if carelessly littered
Plastics Solutions Inc. is committed to using the best technologies for degradable, biodegradable and compostable plastics and will always offer consumers and commercial users the best value for performance in the marketplace.
There are several different types of biodegradable and compostable plastics that are made specifically for different purposes. Depending on planned use and intended disposal (landfill or compost) they are all better environmental options to ordinary plastics that can persist in the environment for decades.
Plastics Solutions offer three materials. Each is engineered to serve different purposes and all three degrade and biodegrade at different rates. They are environmentally safe and contain no heavy metals. Except for time frame, the biological processes are the same, returning the “organic carbon” in the materials back to the natural bio-cycle as a food source for microorganisms.
Plastics Solution’s products include:
EcoSafe~6400™ Compostable Plastic Trash Bags
EcoBio Oxo-Biodegradable™ Plastic EcoSafe® Doggie Bags
EcoDegradable™ Plastic Trash Bags
Dog Poop Bag Product:
EcoBio® Doggie Bags
Cost:
8 x 15 , 120 bags per roll , 1 pound per roll , medium duty $9.99 USD
Also found at Dirt Works:
1 – 120-Bag Roll for $14.99
2 – 120-Bag Rolls for $21.00
3 – 120-Bag Rolls for $29.00
1 – 1,440 Bag Case for $85.00
2 – 1,440 Bag Cases for $159.00
Shipping to HI:
Appears to cost $8.00 USD for one roll
Update: Shipping in the U.S. is $8.00
Dirt Works site:
For our friends outside of the US, orders are sent by Air Global Express Guaranteed Non-Document Service 2 – 3 Days Global Express Mail (EMS) 3 – 5 Days or Priority Flat Rate when the package size allows it. The Free Shipping options DO NOT APPLY to Sales Outside the continental U.S.. Alaska and Hawaii orders are sent Priority Mail unless you request something else. Go here to check rates: http://ircalc.usps.gov/
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The Company:
Flushpuppies.com
This new company, with Chris Meyers at the reins along with two friends, is bringing “Flush Puppies,” a biodegradable, flushable dog poop bag that apartment and condo-dwelling dog owners can use to pick up their pet’s droppings and flush them down the toilet rather than stow in their indoor trash cans. (It sure does beat having a bag of poop on your windshield.)
Several high-end pet stores in Florida are picking up Flush Puppies, and Internet sales are heating up.
Official mascot of the company is Mandog – a man in a black dog suit who shows up at local dog parks to promote Flush Puppies.
Coming out soon with a product that fits in the Bags on Board dispenser.
Product Claim:
100% biodegradable
Made of PVA film, a water-soluble material that dissolves in less than a minute
Flushable in any standard toilet
Dog Poop Bag Product:
Flush Puppies Flushable Doodie Bags
Cost:
15 bags for $3.99 (Minimum order quantity: 4)
Shipping to HI:
$9.99
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The Company:
HealthPro Nutrition
A Division of Pet Pro Products, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA 90660
Phone: (562) 205-1380
Fax: (562) 205-1388
Toll-Free: 1 (800) 873-5957
e-mail: info@healthpronutrition.com
The father of Jordan and Scott Greenhut (co-owners), Bart, invented Dispoz-A-Scoop in 1987 and thus began their company. The approach they take in development of their products is to satisfy desires common to many pet people with their sole mission being to provide top-quality alternatives to other products that aren’t so great. Quality is their distinction.
Motto is “Ahhh…The feeling of not feeling.”
Product Claim:
Sanitary – Keeps Hands Away!
99% Biodegradable
Just Scoop, Seal & Toss!
Made in USA
Preferred all other methods
Self-sealing closure for non-contaminating disposal
Dog Poop Bag Product:
Dispoz-a-Scoop, The Ultimate Pooper Scooper!
Cost:
Depends as Dispoz-A-Scoop is sold on the Internet through various retailers
On company’s site:
96 Scoops, Regular Size (Dogs up to 100 lbs.) for $37.58
250 Scoops, Regular Size (Dogs up to 100 lbs.) for $78.44
500 Scoops, Regular Size (Dogs up to 100 lbs.) for $139.04
48 Scoops, Large Size (Dogs over 100 lbs.) for $23.60
48 Scoops, Yard Size (Multiple Clean-Ups) for $23.60
Also can be purchased at other retailers, including PETCO.
Shipping to HI:
Not sure. Need to call or e-mail company during business hours.
We ship from Los Angeles, California via UPS delivery. Most orders are processed the next business day and shipped within 24-48 business hours. Please note: Delivery via UPS can take up to 7 business days from date of shipment, depending on your distance from our facility. If you desire expedited shipping or live outside the continental US, please email or call us during regular business hours.
Phone: 1 (877) 464-7289
Fax: (562) 205-1388
e-mail: sales@healthpronutrition.com
PetPro Products, Inc.
Health Pro Nutrition Division
9525 Brasher Street
Pico Rivera, California 90660
Hours: Mon – Friday, 8am – 5pm, Pacific Standard Time
* You will be notified of any out of stock or back-ordered merchandise.
* We cannot ship to P.O. Boxes.
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The Company:
The Bramton Company
P.O. Box 655450
Dallas, TX 75265-5450
Sales Manager: bramtonorders@rpgdirect.com
Toll-Free: 1 (800) 272-6336
Fax: (214)-337-7678
We are an innovative, company with the aim of developing and marketing functional, unique products for parents and children.
Founded in 1995, we have patented several products which have been very well received by consumers across the country. One of our most successful items is Bags on Board, a compact, refillable dispenser that attaches to any type of leash. Inside is a roll of bio-degradable doggie clean-up bags – this way dog owners will never have to remember to bring bags with them again!
Product Claim:
Biodegradable bags
Dog Poop Bag Product:
Bags on Board for Dogs Bio-Degradable Doggie Clean-Up Bags
Cost:
Depends as the biodegradable doggie clean-up bags for Bags on Board for Dogs are sold on the Internet through various retailers as well as local retailers.
PETCO has the plain blue refill bags for:
$6.99 for 60-pack
$12.49 for 120-pack
Shipping to HI:
Depends on chosen retailer
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So that’s the roundup of what I’ve found so far. Pick up the poop!
3 times!!! What the heck are you guys feeding her? And where can I get some?
Nothing other than her kibble and some snacks in her Kong.
She’ll make a little pile here, another very little pile there, and then finally another very, very little pile over there.
It’s not something your dad and mom would want to deal with.
Anyone know who manufactures rolls of biodegradable, similar to the bags on board type?
They are definitely needed!!
Jo M: I agree that those are definitely needed.
Per the linked article, the creator of Flush Puppies says that they’re working on a product that will fit in the Bags on Board dispenser.
You can get biodegradable poop bags by the roll standard at http://www.urbanleashandtreat.com.
They also have a bunch of other great eco products.
Bags on Board, Dispoz a scoop and Plastics Solutions Canada cannot be described as biodegradable by any reasonable definition. Non of these meet the ASTM6400-99 Spec.
Another viable alternative are the bags by Snohomish, WA company SPIKE. These BUSINESS BAGS are made from renewable materials and biodegrade fully and completely.
http://www.spikebrand.com
Ooo these are cool bags! I need the Mum to get some for us dogs!
free samples here
FlushDoggy, is a fully biodegradable, flushable(water soluble) dog poop bag that is very eco-friendly. Dog poops are best to be flushed down the toilet and degrade naturally , just as our own poops. Let’s stop destroying our earth and start educating the public, one poop at a time. Be a responsible owner and go green for our pets.
I flush my dog’s poops down the toilet with a flushable dog poop bag. Most eco-friendly way to get rid of poops.
There are flushable dog poop bags. The best answer probably because dog poop can get treated just as your poop is. Throwing dog poops into the trash overcrowds our landfills and pollutes our water system.
flushdoggy.com offers FREE SAMPLE TO TRY !
Flushable Dog Poop Bags
The first flushable dog poop bag was sold in August of 2000 in Madison, Wi.
The Flushable Bag is still the best product because it not only is eco friendly as a readily biodegradable flushable dog poop bag, it was designed to last and let you enjoy the walk with your dog.
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