Daily Detox: Vapoorize it

I am a Jack Black fan, I can’t help myself. For any of you who haven’t seen Envy, Jack Black’s character invents a spray, Vapoorize, that makes poo disappear. Warning: plot spoiler - the fictional invention wasn’t so eco-friendly. But, there is a way to clean up and keep your favorite furry friend’s daily business from contributing to landfills.

BioBag is a compostable biodegradable corn-based baggie that breaks down in a few days. Considering all of the dutiful pet owners out there picking it up, putting it in biodegradable plastic makes a big difference. There are some considerations for putting this type of plastic in industrial compost piles. They are most compatible with oxygen-fed aerobic piles - some municipalities have closed, anaerobic systems - but it still breaks down.

With BioBag, you could consider making your own doggy designated compost pile. There are even bins that can be buried. Just don’t plan on this compost for the veggie garden - not a good idea unless you want to be on the same dewormer as your dog.

Domestic animal waste can contribute to water pollution so picking it up is good for the environment, just think “break down” when you bend down.

Read more:

• Earth 911: Stormwater
• A new corn-based plastic disappears in the dirt
• Corn-based plastics is ear today, gone tomorrow
• Corn Plastic to the Rescue
• Dog waste poses threat to water
• Pet Waste Composting