The honest answer
Yes — but only if they're genuinely compostable. The pet aisle is packed with bags shouting “eco,” “green” and “biodegradable,” and not all of them walk the walk. So let's clear it up, because you and your pup deserve the real story.
Plastic poo bags are a genuine problem
Here's the stat that started Dingla: plastic dog-waste bags make up around 4% of landfill. Most are made from the same plastic as a supermarket bag and can hang around for hundreds of years, breaking into microplastics along the way. That's a lot of damage for something you use for about thirty seconds — and it's exactly what we're on a mission to change.
“Biodegradable” vs “compostable” — it really matters
This is where a lot of pet parents get caught out:
- Biodegradable just means something breaks down… eventually. No promises on how long — some take decades.
- Compostable is the real deal: it breaks down into natural elements in a defined window, with no nasties left behind.
Our bags are made from 100% cornstarch and break down in roughly 3–6 months — not centuries.
But do they actually hold up?
We get it — nobody wants a flimsy bag. A good compostable bag should be extra-thick, leak-proof and tear-resistant, keeping you well away from “the feeling” when you're cleaning up after your best friend. If an eco bag can't pass that test, it's not worth your money.
The verdict
Switching to genuinely compostable cornstarch bags is one of the easiest wins out there for the planet — as long as they're built to perform. Ready to join the pack? Browse our compostable dog poo bags or set up a subscription so you never get caught short on a walk.
