In August I bought some Hartz bio-degradable waste bags in my effort to help the environment. Well, we ran out and I needed some replacements - and since it is Blog Action Day, I had the motivation to get some. I got the original ones at Target and thought I would check a pet store, assuming they would have more selection. I was wrong :) I went to Petco and they only had one kind. I stood there staring at the isle forever - I couldnt believe they only had one kind! Anyway, I got them (and the cute fire-hydrant dispenser too!).
Bags on Board makes quite a few products, including some pretty cute bag dispensers as well. According to the website:
"Bags on Board is a compact, refillable dispenser which houses a roll of 15 large bio-degradable doggie clean-up bags. It attaches to any kind of leash - standard or retractable. With Bags on Board, you'll always have bags with you."
Not all of their bags were clearly marked "bio-degradable" and those that were said that they did not meet California standards. But ... I can't find any info pertaining to that on the website ;)
I don't know how much using these bag's can really impact anything, I have to figure its better than using the typical plastic bag. There are some other alternatives:
Terra has posted about dog waste and promotes the "Doggie Dooley". This contraption is meant for a backyard and acts as a sort of septic tank. Unfortunately (or maybe fortunately!) we dont have a yard (the joys of city living) so this option is not available.
If only I could find the product made famous in the movie Envy: Vapoorize. If I could just make it all dissappear ... now that would make things so much easier!
And since the VaPoorizer doesnt really exist, it looks like I need to find an alternative ways to eliminate doggie doodie. The folks in San Francisco are looking into using pet waste as an alternative fuel source. Maybe I can just pack up all of Wrigley's waste and ship it to San Francisco?
Training Log
Time: 30:00 time Distance:2.78 miles Pace: 10:47 min/mi
This morning I could not find my mp3 player. I seriously almost freaked out. I have been going for a run on the treadmill on Mondays & Wednesdays after my Pilates class ... since I am already at the gym. Today is a Monday - which means a treadmill run. AND NO MUSIC!!! I kept trying to think of excuses as to why I couldnt do my run, but just was unable to be creative. In result, I spent the longest 30 minutes of my life on the treadmill. It was so boring and tedious, but I did it. I am currently patting myself on the back in honor of my determination and will-power ;)
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I like the idea of vaporizing the dog poo. I hate how it feels through the baggie. Ick.
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My Zoe has been green for a while. We use BioBags. They are BPI certified (not all bags are and that means they may just fragment) and even compostable. The Petco here sells them and I feel much better about taking our walks. Just don't put them in a plastic garbage bag when you're done - otherwise, what's the point?
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