Dos and don’ts of do-it-yourself pet waste recycling
– Herbivore pets that eat only plants generate poop and bedding that are easily composted without concern for pathogens. The quantity of bedding is often much greater than the amount of manure and needs to be supplemented with household food scraps. A little research, and a little trial and error, will help you get the […]
FTC cracks down on dog bag degradability claims
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission warned 20 dog waste bag manufacturers and marketers to revise or remove their promotional materials when it found that their claims of sustainability amounted to deceptive advertising. The agency sent letters to the unnamed bag makers pointing out that labeling their products “biodegradable” or “compostable” are unqualified statements, leading consumers […]