Biobag

Sold by www.ecoutlet.co.uk and also by several supermarkets, biobags break down in a matter of months. In a compost bin or wormery, they disappear even faster, but composting pet waste is controversial.

Here are convenient solutions for all those inconvenient truths that plague our minds: dog-waste biobags ($4.95), biodegradable packing peanuts ($6.99 to $39.99), a Solio Hybrid 1000 solar charger ($79.95) that can power your cellphone.