Pick of the Month - December 2009

It has been several months since I've announced a "pick of the month" product, but this cold weather has renewed my appreciation for one of my favorite pet products on the market: BioBags.

These poop bags are one of the most eco-friendly options available. Many poop bags marketed as biodegradable (such as Bags on Board) are polyethylene bags that simply break down into smaller pieces of plastic. BioBags, on the other hand, are biodegradable and actually compostable since they are made from corn (a renewable resource to boot).

However, what I most appreciate about these bags on a day to day basis is how easy they are to open. With many brands of poop bags, it takes a few seconds or even minutes to separate the plastic at the top before you are able to successfully pick up your dog's business. BioBags, however, open smoothly & quickly even in the dark when your hands are either numb from the cold or you're wearing gloves. This might not seem like the biggest deal in the world, but I am reminded of how grateful I am for BioBags each time I leave the house with some other brand of poop bag in my pocket--especially when it's cold and late at night.