Dilemma: Short of training my dog to hold it, is there a eco-friendly way to get rid of dog waste that's still sanitary? Of course I'll: Bag it and throw it in the garbage. Trade-off: I'm not sure the ...

Dog poop bags have become so commonly used, it's hard to believe there was ever a time that dog-walkers typically let their pooches go Number 2 in parks or on other peoples' lawns, with no intentions ...

This story was produced in partnership with the Pulitzer Center’s Ocean Reporting Network. In the United States, one of the best-selling dog waste bags on Amazon is compostable. So far, so green.

Are those colorful plastic bags you use to pick up your dog's waste really biodegradable? The Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday said it has sent out letters to 20 manufacturers and marketers of dog ...

Picking up your dog’s poop is not just a good idea, in many places, it’s the law. Owners can be fined for not scooping up their pet’s “gifts” and disposing of them properly. While it may seem like ...

SAN FRANCISCO (CBS/AP) -- A new way to convert dog poop into compost is getting the attention of eco-minded pet owners in San Francisco. A pet waste bag distribution program launched Sunday at an open ...