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Worm bins at Juneau trail heads? Why not?

There’s nothing like taking a walk on Alaska’s pristine wilderness. Unless you step in something — unexpected along the way. For...

Pet parents in India turn dump into dog park...

AND compost waste to fertilize park plants. “It’s called the ‘poop pit’ and all dog owners scoop the poop and put it there. The pit is...

Perth community accepts pet waste with recycled organics

A select group of residents in the City of Melville, in Perth's southern suburbs, will soon be able to throw meat, dairy products, coffee...

Nova Scotia cat litter can go in green compost bin

Cat owners served by Valley Waste Resource Management (VWRM) in Nova Scotia now have the option of putting used kitty litter in the green...

Senior builds pet waste composter for shelter

Ramsey Bond dearly loved her dog, Summit, but she was all too familiar with the “back end” of dog ownership. In preparing to earn her...

City of Cockburn invests in keeping dog waste out of landfills

If they can do it, why not US? City of Cockburn Waste Education officer Nicki Ledger said new compostable bags that will be installed at...

Connecticut training facility to compost dog poop

The Zoning Commission approved plans for a law enforcement dog training facility and kennel in a Naugatuck, Connecticut industrial park....

How Edmonton turns dog and cat poop into plant nutrients

For nearly a decade, the City of Edmonton has been turning dog poop into compost. With an estimated 150,000 dogs in the city, there's a...

Ottawa green carts accept dog and cat waste

Ottawa residents may begin dumping dog feces, cat litter and plastic bags filled with organic waste into their green bins starting on...

Vancouver considers other options for dog waste recycling

Currently, dog waste is collected in plastic bags that do not quickly or easily break down, so diverting the waste from landfill has...