When I became a dog owner, I invested time and energy in making sure I understood best practices for dog parenting — especially when it comes to disposing of dog poop. This was an area of focus for me ...

The right dog poop bag makes walking the dog a lot less messy and way more pleasant. Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. When you ...

Which biodegradable dog poop bags are best? Everybody poops, including your dog, even if you’d rather they didn’t. Picking up poop is one of the least fun aspects of having a dog, but you can at least ...

Are those green bags that claim to be compostable really better for the environment? We’ve got the scoop. Credit...Photo Illustration by The New York Times; Shutterstock Supported by By Rachel Nuwer ...

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.