Frequently Asked Questions

  • Our poop bags are made from cornstarch and vegetable oils NO PLASTIC whatsoever. Regular bags can take up to 500 years to decompose whereas ours start decomposing immediately.

  • Biodegradable Dog Poop Bags take 3-6 months to break down in an industrial composting facility. In your backyard composter, biodegradable bags will take anywhere from 6-12 months to break down completely.

  • One yearThe World Health Organization advises that dog poop should be safely decomposing in the soil for at least one year before vegetables are grown nearby.

  • Biodegradable products break down through exposure to bacteria and sunlight. Whereas compostable products need a composting system to manage their breakdown process.

  • YES!Each EcoBag, which is made without plastic, actually decomposes when buried unlike plastic bags that take up to 500 years to decompose.

  • Measurements: Designed for standard dispensers Our heavy-duty bags are strong enough to pick up waste from pets weighing up to 150 pounds.

  • Biodegradable dog poop bags can leach out toxins in landfills and waterways. They can also contain toxic chemicals like polypropylene and fragrances.

  • FLUSHING BIO POOP BAGS WILL CLOG your pipes! Bio poop bags should be thrown in the trash, NOT flushed down the toilet.

  • It takes 3-6 months to completely break down when exposed to oxygen and water.

  • In order for your dog’s poop bags to compost correctly you should place them into a compostable bag within 24 hours after your dog relieves himself outside.

  • Biodegradable poop bags can hold waste just as well as traditional plastic bags. Once you bury your dog’s poop bag in the yard biodegradable bags will start decomposing.

  • The bags measure 9” x 13”.They fit all standard style dispensers.

  • Pet Habitats Guarantee🌿 Made from Plants!Our bags and liners are plastic free! Simply formulated with cornstarch and plant-based materials.

  • No worries about leak-proofing bags with Poop Hair Ties.Our bags are strong enough to pick up any dog’s waste without tearing or ripping.

  • Never put dog waste in a compost pile or bin that you use for yard waste or vegetables. Dog waste can contain harmful parasites and bacteria that aren't neutralized in a home compost pile.

  • Composting dog poop requires a backyard composter. Using a backyard composter is recommended because dog waste shouldn’t be applied to vegetable gardens or traditional compost bins.

  • Don't add dog poop to compost intended for fruits and vegetables. Dog poop isn't suitable for compost applied to edible plants because it may contain bacteria and parasites harmful to humans.

  • DOG-FRIENDLY AND CAT FRIENDLY!Our products are completely harmless to puppies,kittens and adult animals.

  • Orders $75+ qualify for Free Shipping All orders over $75 shipped within the contiguous 48 states will receive free standard shipping.

  • We offer 30 day returns If you are not satisfied with your purchase you may return the product(s) for a refund. All returns must be mailed within 30 days of delivery. Please contact us first.

  • Our bags are Unscented. We do carry a Light Lavender Scented bag which is made with Natural Plant-Based Ingredients and Essential Oils NOT synthetic fragrances.

  • Yes! Unscented bags are safe to use for scooping litter.

  • Pet Habitats bags are MADE WITHOUT PLASTIC We choose to leave plastic out of our products to keep them free of harsh chemicals and safe for the environment.

  • PET FRIENDLY DOUBLE THICKOur poop bags are fifteen microns thick nearly twice as thick as a grocery store plastic bag.

  • Eco Bags are comprised of 10 micron material. Compare this to typical grocery bags which are usually around 2-3 microns thick.