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Canadian and U.S. dog owners: take our one-minute survey
Are you a dog owner? Let EPWN know your thoughts on the harm of dog poop on the health of the environment and humans. Results are...


Dog pick up bags - the good, bad and ugly
Need a quick guide to dog poop pick up bags? Click here for a quick and easy infographic, download it and take it with you everywhere...


Dog Poo Down the Loo
Deakin University student Stephanie created this video about "Dog Poo Down the Loo" as part of a professional practice placement with...


Vermont's Waterbury Dog Park inspires two others to tackle dog poo composting
In September 2022 the Warren Select Board approved a plan for Warren Dog Park at Brooks Recreation Field . The project committee's well-thought-out plan received a grant that will match funds raised by crowd sourcing. Phase 1 includes fencing, shade, gates, a play area, signage and a dog waste system. Warren isn't the first Vermont community to include sustainable waste management in its dog park plans. In fact, the committee is proposing composting system like the ones used


Aussie dog owner thoughts on harm of dog poop to environment and humans
As part of an environmental science project, an Australian student asked dog owners their views on the topic of dog poop and effects on...


Repurposing cat waste
Can cat waste be composted the same as dog waste? For the most part, yes. The big difference is that dog waste is mostly collected in...


North Vancouver - 40 dog waste only bins
There are over 40 Dog Waste Only red bins strategically located throughout the City. In 2017, the City of North Vancouver started a pilot...


Adelaide Council installs dog waste specific bins
The City of Burnside is one of Adelaide’s oldest residential areas and has installed four Doggie Dunnies in popular dog walking areas....


Canadian provinces where dog poop is accepted in composting facilities
Forty-one percent of Canadian households are home to 8.2 million dogs. So where does all that poo go? Dozens of communities in seven...


How to reduce your dog's carbon paw print - graphic
An Australia survey of dog owners in 2020 showed that 83% think it is extremely or very important to reduce the amount of dog poo sent to...
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