We at Burns are keen to encourage responsible pet ownership, and now that councils throughout the country are getting tough on the dog owner who does not pick up their dog waste, we've come up with a really environmentally friendly way of disposing of this - the BioBag which is made from natural corn and are 100% compostable.

BioBag dog-waste bags do not contain any polyethylene-based ingredients. They are as natural as dog waste and decompose within 40 days in a well-functioning composting environment. By comparison, it takes more than 100 years for normal plastic bags to decompose.

As the manufacturers say "It strikes us as strange that conscientious dog owners scoop up their dogs’ poop (which is 100% biodegradable) and then pop it into plastic bags that will remain with us for 100 years!"

BioBag Dog is certified according to the European Standard EN13432 for compostable products and the US Standard ASTM D6400 for compostable plastics.

You can buy BioBags from our web shop as well as from some pet shops.

A box of 50 bags is £3.49

• Councils claim it costs them £22 million per year to clean-up dog poop. (Source:Encams)

• By law it is every dog owner's duty to clear up after their dog. Failure to do so can even lead to a fine of up to £1000 and even prosecution (Level 3) - The Dogs (Fouling of Land) Act 1996.

• There are approximately between 6.5 and 7.4 million dogs in the UK, producing around 1,000 tonnes of faeces every day (source: Encams)

• A recent survey by Keep Britain Tidy found that 76% of the public think that dog owners that persistently let their dogs foul should be banned from owning a canine. (source: Encams)

• MP’s in Britain get more letters complaining about dog fouling than any other issue.

• The Isle of Man has introduced DNA Testing in a bid to rid the Island of doggy poop. This technology enables police to match the poop to the dog and prosecute the owner. They are urging residents to report irresponsible owners so they can take action. (source:ManchesterOnline)

• Despite the many Poop Scoop products on the market, the cheapest and quickest way to clean up after your pooch is to always carry poo bags with you and make sure you Grab it, Bag it, and Bin it.