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Use Compostable Dog Poop Bags, Not Biodegradable Ones

When you pick up your dog’s poop, you do everyone a favor, but if you want to do the environment a favor as well you’ll need to use the right poop bag. A regular old plastic bag can pollute oceans, choke animals, and poison soil, so you probably use one listed as “biodegradable.” But not all bags are what they seem. Here’s how you can choose the right type of bag for your dog’s poop.