As a dog owner, there are two things you need to repeat purchase on a monthly basis, food being the first, and the other essential: poop bags. Having two large breed dogs, we get through a lot – even at two per day as a minimum, that’s 730 a year.
While many dog waste bags are made of plastic and create piles of pollution, The Green Poop Bag are one of the stand out brands fighting the good fight for sustainable pet care practices with their naturally biodegradable, plant based poop bags.
Founded in 2019 out of concern for the environment, the planet-protecting poo bags have become renowned for their reliability and quality, with The Green Poop Bag’s commitment to sustainability and witty online presence being at the heart of everything they do.
I first spotted The Green Poop bag at Crufts in March, and named their stall as one of the top 25 out of hundreds. In a huge trade show filled with exciting treats, toys and accessories, poo bags is a big of a difficult sell – but the effort they had put into their stand told me everything I needed to know. These guys were dedicated, passionate and truly believed in their product. I also loved the way they had displayed their bags, showing off their two different sizes – the regular 9 inch wide bags for single poops or small breeds, while the 11 inch XL bags are ideal for larger breeds, or picking up multiple poops from the garden in one go.
Made from a cornstarch blend, these bags are not only naturally biodegradable but also certified to decompose within 3-6 months, even in your home compost. What’s more, they break down without leaving harmful microplastics in landfills, significantly reducing environmental pollution. And if that wasn’t impressive enough, these bags leave behind 80% less ash residue compared to leading degradable plastic brands when incinerated.
Many may think that as a result of their compostability, that their practicality would be hindered, but that’s not the case at all. The Green Poop Bag are environmentally friendly without compromising on quality. Designed by pet owners, they’re incredibly sturdy and leak-proof, easy-to-open and best of all, both the XL singles and the regular universally sized rolls have handles, unlike some of our other recommended biodegradable poop bags.
The rolls fit into standard dispensers and have easy to remove stickers so you never waste the first in the pack, and the handles also mean you can attach them to things like Doo-kee’s so you don’t have to worry about holding them while you find a bin.
Prices start at £9.90 for 120 bags, which is suggested to be a two-month supply from The Green Poop Bag co, but this is obviously dependent on the individual dogs, or if you have multiple pets in the household, but either way it works out at around 82p a bag.
We love storing the rolls in our on-lead dispenser so that we’re never caught short on walkies, while the XL singles are ideal for keeping at the back door to grab-and-go to pick up garden poops.
So the next time you need to restock on your rolls, we really recommend giving The Green Poop Bag company a try. Their combination of eco-friendliness, functionality, and commitment to making a difference makes them one of the most standout in their niche. What’s more is that shoppers can save when they buy the larger 360 poop bag packs for £29 and benefit from free delivery. Alternatively, you can get them on subscribe and save, so you’ll never be left without a poop bag, and will save money in the process.
You can find out more and pick up your own pack of The Green Poop Bag rolls or singles here.
