Pet Doo-doo Dilemmea

Are you one of the millions of pet owners who experience second degree duty grief every day? Every time you take your dog for a walk, do you take along a doo-doo bag?  Every time you change the kitty litter, do you scoop it into a plastic bag to have a stink free trash? For all of you pet owners out there, your pets can now do their business and you can get off guilt free. (Disclaimer: this does not solve the actual litter toxicity problem but does although solve excrament disposal issues.)

New to the market this summer, Perf Go Green is introducing a full line of 100% biodegradable kitty litter bags and waste bags of all sizes.  When less than 2% of plastic bags get recycled, it is easy to see the responsible next step. Standard plastic bags take anywhere from 100-500 years to break down, while biodegradable bags take anywhere from 12-24 months to break down leaving far less mass in landfills annually.

Manufactured by Spectrum Plastics, these bags are composed of recycled plastic, OXO-biodegradable additives, and are designed with a perforated film to aid in the decomposition process. Keep your eye peeled and your conscience out of the guilt weeds.

Clovernook Manufacturing: Starbucks, Pay Attention

For the last 104 years, the Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired has helped create jobs for those with vision disabilities. According to their web site, they empower over 140 skilled workers with jobs. And what exactly do they manufacturer? Simple paper office products like folders, labels, and compostable paper cups. How fantastic would it be for a corporation like Starbucks to take a page from Clovernook’s social and environmental playbook towards paper cup manufacturing?

In addition to the millions of file folders produced in manila, kraft and pressboard with full custom capability, Clovernook has recently introduced the first and only 100% biodegradable, compostable, and renewable environment-friendly hot paper cup on the market. These cups have received FDA approval and comply with ASTM standard 6400 for compostable testing.