When choosing eco-friendly products for your pet, it's essential to understand the difference between compostable and biodegradable materials. These terms are often used interchangeably, but they have distinct meanings and implications for the environment. This guide will help you navigate the key differences and make informed choices that benefit your pet and the planet.

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• Compostable vs. Biodegradable: Key Definitions
  Compostable materials are designed to break down completely into non-toxic, nutrient-rich matter under specific conditions, such as those found in compost piles or industrial composting facilities. Biodegradable products, on the other hand, are intended to decompose naturally over time but may not break down into environmentally safe substances and can take significantly longer to do so.

• The Environmental Benefits of Compostable Materials
  Compostable materials like those used in Cleo&Hooman’s Dooty Calls poop bags are made from renewable, plant-based resources such as corn starch. They are designed to decompose into organic matter, which can enrich the soil and promote plant growth, leaving no harmful residues behind. This process is vastly different from biodegradable plastics, which may break down into smaller pieces (microplastics) that persist in the environment and pose risks to wildlife and human health.

• Why Compostable is Better for Pet Owners
  Pet waste bags labeled as biodegradable may still contain plastic polymers that do not fully decompose. In contrast, compostable poop bags ensure a complete breakdown into safe, organic materials. For pet owners, this means a more responsible way to manage pet waste and reduce the overall environmental footprint.

Understanding the difference between compostable and biodegradable materials empowers pet owners to make environmentally conscious choices. By choosing compostable poop bags, you’re contributing to a healthier planet.

Sources:

• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on composting basics: EPA Composting Basics
• European Bioplastics on the differences between compostable and biodegradable: European Bioplastics