Brooklyn Heights dog owners are saving the planet — one poop at a time
Dog-doo goes in, compost comes out
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS — Dogs (and their human companions) who visit Hillside Dog Park in Brooklyn Heights are helping to save the planet by recycling dog poop.
It turns out that literally tons of pet feces are dumped into New York City’s landfills annually. The dog waste releases methane, a greenhouse gas which traps heat in the atmosphere and contributes significantly to global warming. If composted, however, the poop turns into a useful, nutrient-rich soil amendment.
Members of the Friends of Hillside Dog Park researched the issue, and roughly two months ago installed compost bins along with pooper scoopers and biodegradable brown paper.