bacteria

When I grew up, dogs ran free and no one ever thought about picking up dog poop. Today things are different – we have leash laws and people walk their dogs. America has approximately 71 million dogs that produce 29,000 tons of waste each day. Leaving pet waste on the lawn or near the curb can be a major source of harmful bacteria and excess nutrients that wash into the storm drain and eventually into local waterways. It’s very important to pick up the poop.

What then, is the most eco-conscious way to dispose of all that poop?

On Christmas Eve, my husband came down with a violent, highly contagious stomach bug, which of course ruined his holiday eating. My daughter succumbed to it the next day and was even sicker. Fearing it would spread to the rest of us, I sprayed Thieves Oil around the house.

Different bags for different kinds of food and supplies

Don't store your bags in your car trunk. The higher temperatures there can promote bacteria.