DO ECO FRIENDLY POOP BAGS DECOMPOSE?? eco-friendly poop bag review
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- čas přidán 22. 08. 2024
- I'm back after nearly a year and a half after posting my original eco-friendly poop bag review with something a bit more exciting. Do eco-friendly dog poop bags really decompose? Let's find out!
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Omg the people who are stoked when they see decomposition happening are golden people ♥️
decomposition is sooo cool I think especailly with bioplastics :) i'm an eco nerd what can I say !
Great to know that they are indeed biodegradable, especially when we had been using for a while here in Australia.
I was so excited to find that out too!!
Thanks for solving my poop bag curiosity.
Glad I could help!
Great Video and review!! i'm always afraid with this topic because i love my pets but I hate to contaminate, thanks to take your time to this review.
So glad I could help! I used to feel the same!
For anyone looking into this, make sure you’re buying the ones labeled compostable as they’re made with corn starch and PBAT. The others they have still advertise 38% corn starch and 62% PE and they list them as biodegradable - but PE is polyethylene and is NOT biodegradable.
YES!!!!
My understanding is that if something is Composeble then it would need the heat and moisture to aids in the Breaking down of the Material and would take a minimum of a Month to full Breakdown in the right Conditions.
I see. Makes sense why when I added water that it worked better!
Remember when we compost grass and leaves etc., the composting location is supposed to be in the sun and get water from rain or you have to add some to make the breakdown happen.
if you watch til the end it does break down! I do my experiments like this so that it's controlled and not gross for me to go digging in
I always assumed that the process could take awhile. If you told me that it could take a year to decompose, I wouldn't be surprised.
it's not that long especially if it were to be added to real compost and not just dirt :)
Thank you so much for this video. I throw my used bags straight into the outside trash bin instead of the plastic bag inside, so maybe they break down in the landfill more readily that way? I really appreciate you doing this, I've often wondered if these bags are really compostable so I'm glad to know the truth!
ehh maybe? landfills are tricky
also depends on the brand if it truly breaks down!
So much value and effort ! Thank you for your work 😃😊🌱👍🏻
Definitely took a lot of time but so worth it so see these results!
I think in a potted plant or on the surface of the grass you probably have less bugs and micro organisms than would be in an actual compost pile which help to digest, and as others have mentioned a compost pile also gets very hot. (Source: I have moved compost from one bin to another)
i definitely wanted to put it into a compost pile but didn't have a bin at the time. I did build one later (see this video czcams.com/video/uiLG8EhKHU0/video.html) and and working on a NEW video trying to decompose ANOTHER bioplastic product!! Though I didn't put this item into my compost bin either out of fear that I would lose it in the midst haha. I think it would be hard to find in there! Maybe I could tie a piece of plastic to it? What do you suggest?
@@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist sure, a long string that you could tie to the outside of the bin or something!
@@Anna-pd6dc oooh I like that idea! I plan on making this into a series so I will try that for video #3!!
Thank you for put it to the test! 💚
of course!
Thanks for sharing! I was super curious if they did even decompose just have to be super careful at the company. Ty!!
For sure! That's why I picked this one :)
Thanks for this review (a couple years later!) I'm looking into compostable trash and zipper bags by HoldOn and hoping someone will do a similar review of their products. It looks like the certifications and ingredients are right, but it just makes me feel better to see that someone has tried it in their home compost.
are you going to be composting their trash bags? i assume they'd go in your commercial trash can meaning they will end up in a landfill so I would still buy them over plastic ones (check out my video about bioplastics to hear more about why i think this)
Yes, I would most likely be sending them to landfill. I do compost my food waste, so some may end up there, but I was specifically looking for an alternative to plastic for the kind of landfill-bound household trash that needs a sealed bag. We currently throw out about 1 kitchen bag a week. Not a high-impact change, just something I was considering. :)
@@LinniuesLinens i highly discourage you compost dog waste at home to prevent disease spread and potentially making yourself sick by putting it on fruits and vegetables. ANd also be careful composting too MUCH bioplastic as it can quickly go wrong. I still think they are a great swap as they are significantly less harmful to create! My fav brand is Repurpose and I have an affiliate link if you'd like to support :)
Thank you for your video it was very helpful
thank you!
I’m not sure about whether to throw the bags in the landfill or just on the ground 🤔 the problem (for me at least) is that I only really use poop bags for my dog in the park and walking by other peoples homes... so it would definitely be litter to leave it out there. My town does not have a compost program (and my family has plans for a backyard compost but doesn’t have one yet) so I often buy things that are compostable and then end up throwing them away. I know that’s not really an improvement on emissions, but at least I’m supporting a thoughtful company?? 😬
it's tricky for sure! I do the same haha if he poops somewhere discreet I leave it lol. We don't have compost here either and i don't think commercial compost would even take it? I agree!
I'll try them! Your video was very helpful ♡
I'm so glad! I hope you like them!
I’ll definitely buy these next time! 😊
heck yes!! they're great!
Thank you for this video!
of course! happy to heklp!
I use these bags too! I’ve been trying to get Kadena to start carrying them at Karing Kennels because the bags they have there they think are eco friendly but are really just plastic bags wrapped around recycled cardboard. #fail
I hate the options we have on Kadena! Maybe if a whole bunch of us suggest them they will start stocking them?
YUKS 😁
Are you saying it's gross? Maybe a little, but it was fun!
outstanding performance….enjoyed a lot….we are your old friends….always beside you…also inviting you to our home….come to visit…..and stay connected…….
Thanks! Check out my other videos if you liked this one :)
The idea of tossing the bags into the bush would not be earth friendly. A sad option.
what do you recommend instead? Since they are terrible to throw into the landfill where they will create mass amounts of Methane (which is 23x more potent than CO2)? blogs.ei.columbia.edu/2017/12/13/the-truth-about-bioplastics/
If you're landfill averse, compost these things yourself. Don't throw them in the bushes.
@@becsap9151 You can not put dog/cat poop in the compost bin!!!
Their poop is very dangerous for humans in many ways so you can not compost it for hygiene reasons (temperatures might not get high enough in compost facilities to kill pathogens, including salmonella, campylobacter, and toxocara)! You can not trash it even in municipality's compost bins.