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100% degradable poo bags info

Degradation process of our tie handle 100% degradable poo bags

 

Our tie handle degradable poo bags are oxo-biodegradable through the use of either d₂w or epi-degradable plastic additive during the production process.  This means that once the bagged dog poo is collected and disposed of appropriately, a break down process of both the dog poo and the poo bags begins.

 

In simple summary, the poo bags break down into small pieces while the dog poo naturally degrades. When these small pieces come into contact with the surrounding earth matter, a further break down process occurs which fully degrades the poo bags. 

 

A simple and effective solution to a huge environmental issue.

 

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 Biodegradable and Compostable poo bags info

 

Degradation and composting process of our tie handle biodegradable and compostable poo bags 

 

Our biodegradable and compostable poo bags carry the EN13432 European Standard of compostability, this means they have been proved to show that after 3 months composting and sifting through a 2mm sieve that no more than 10% residue remains, that on examination of the resultant compost no negative influence on the composting process is permitted.

 

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Dog fouling

 

Currently there are approximately 62million* pet dogs in the United Kingdom, producing an estimated 900 tons* of dog poo on a daily basis. 

 

Unfortunately, we are not a united kingdom when it comes to cleaning up after our beloved pet.  Local authorities receive an astonishing 5,000 calls* per week relating to dog fouling.

 

Local authorities provide disposal bins which are emptied on a regular basis but still, some of those less responsible owners, do not use them.  Many local authorities are now imposing Fixed Penalty Fines from £40.00, which can increase to £1,000.00 if convicted in court.

 

Further to this, we have encountered dog poo (which is naturally degradable) in our local area which has been scooped into plastic food bags or nappy sacks (which are not degradable) and left lying on the ground, stuffed down rabbit holes or even thrown up into trees.  The question is... Why?

 

We can report such problems to our Local Authorities' Dog Warden Service and also to websites such as fixmystreet.com who will make reports to the authorities on our behalf. 

 

 

*Figures courtesy of "Tidy Britain Statistics"

http://www.keepbritaintidy.org/KeyIssues/DogFouling/Default.aspx