What every dog owner should know about biodegradable poop bags

You see this face?

That's the face of the No. 1 plastic bag consumer in my household.

It belongs to Pierogi, my chonky Dachshund mix with googly eyes and punctual bowel movements. Every day at 7 a.m., 2 p.m., and 9 p.m., my boyfriend or I walk her outside so she can take a steamy dump on the grass next to our apartment building. Sometimes, when we go on our daily walk, she'll squeeze out a slightly squishier afterthought-turd that didn't make it out in one of her regularly scheduled deposits. (Reddit assures me this is very normal for most dogs.) She's beauty and she's grace! Read more...

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BEST OVERALL CHOICE

Doggy Do Good Biodegradable Poop Bags

This Michigan-based, family-owned company makes compostable poop bags for people who care about the environment and all of its inhabitants.

Standard specification: ASTM D6400
Thickness: 20 microns
Dimensions: 7" x 13.4" (11" x 13.4" with gusseted side panels expanded)

$9.99 from Amazon

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BEST SCENTED POOP BAGS

My AlphaPet Poop Bags (Scented Pink or Red)

Contrary to what Outkast may have told you, roses don't really smell like poo-poo-oo — but the opposite can be true with My AlphaPet's extra-tough fragranced bags.

Standard specification: ASTM D6400
Thickness: 20 microns
Dimensions: 9" x 13"

$15.99 from Amazon

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BEST POOP BAGS WITH A DISPENSER

My AlphaPet Dog Poop Bags with Bamboo Dispenser

My AlphaPet's bamboo fiber dispenser is a bajillion times more eco-friendly than your standard plastic poop bag holder, but the market is wide open.

Standard specification: ASTM D6400
Thickness: 20 microns
Dimensions: 9" x 13"

$9.99 from Amazon

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BEST POOP BAGS WITH HANDLES

Planet Poop Compostable Dog Poop Bags

Can't get a good knot in a square poop bag? Want to put some distance between your hands and your dog's crap? Get a poop bag with handles.

Standard specification: ASTM D6400
Thickness: 20 microns
Dimensions: 9" x 16"

$9.99 from Amazon

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BEST XL POOP BAGS

UNNI Compostable Trash Bags

For big dogs and big messes, we looked beyond the "poop bag" category.

Standard specification: ASTM D6400
Thickness: 18 microns
Dimensions: 16.3" x 16.5"

$11.95 from Amazon

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MOST INSTAGRAMMABLE POOP BAGS

BARK Poop Bags

These punny poop bags aren't compostable, but they sure are cute.

Standard specification: ASTM D6954
Thickness: 15 microns
Dimensions: 9" x 13"

$12.99 from Amazon

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BEST FLUSHABLE POOP BAGS

Doodie Flush Dog Poop Bags

These water-soluble poop bags are perfect for pet owners with limited access to outdoor space — just check if they're OK with your sewage treatment plant first.

Standard specification: ASTM D6400
Thickness: N/A
Dimensions: 8.5" x 10.5"

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