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Public spaces are installing dog waste stations streaming to compost sites.

The Lyons Parks and Recreation Commission proposed a six-month dog waste composting pilot to the Board of Trustees, which was approved and launched in April 2026. “This is a simple idea that can make a real difference,” said Mike Jackson, Chair of the Parks and Recreation Commission and a local dog owner. “If we can turn thousands of pounds of dog waste from a landfill problem into something useful, that’s a win for our parks and our environment.” Read more. Proposal presenta

Debunking home dog poo composting myths ​ Speaker Dr Emily Bryson, Science Lecturer, Central Queensland University, explores the myths, facts and current science about composting dog poo at home. It offers an enviro-friendly solution for transforming pet waste into something environmentally beneficial rather than sending it to landfill. Dr. Bryson's studies https://www.epwn.org/post/new-aussie-research

This is a good solution for overflowing city dog waste bins

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Returning contents back to nature Compostable bags enable dog waste in suitable bags to be composted. There are different compostable standards, so you need the right ones! Pickup bags need to be certified compostable or they can interfere with effective composting processes. Australia – AS4736 and AS5810 Canada - ASTM D6400 - Bags certified by the Bioplastics Institute (BPI) must be printed with a message stating that the bag is designated for Canadian use only. European Un

Pet waste in the green cart: how Calgary makes it work (20 minutes) Sept. 25 / Canada & US, Sept. 26 / Australia ​ The City of Calgary in Alberta, Canada has collected pet waste as part of its residential green cart service since 2017. Speaker Natalia Gonzalez, Waste Diversion Specialist, Waste & Recycling Services, will discuss the city's successful program and disposal challenges. Additional information: How Calgary's composting program works What Goes Where: pet waste and

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This 4 min video is a call to action for councils to provide more information to dog owners about environmentally friendly methods to manage dog poo